Sustainability

Question 1

What is on an Energy Performance Certificate?

Answer 1

Address
Certificate Number
Energy Performance Asset Rating
Technical information 
- main heating fuel
-building environment 
- emission rate
- energy use
Benchmarks

Question 2

How often is a carbon budget set?

Answer 2

Every 5 years

Question 3

What is the governments aim by 2050 and what act does it come under?

Answer 3

Cut carbon emissions by 80% on 1990 levels.

Legally binding commitment - Climate Change Act 2008

Question 4

What is BREEAM?

Answer 4

Building
Research 
Establishment 
Environment 
Assessment 
Method 

Assessment tool used to to test the environmental friendliness of a new building