Including the closely related terms heating, and heating.
… College) to improve their own performance in relation to energy efficiency ‰ Make available good practice to others in the business community 7.2 Renewable Energy This is important because… The demand for energy is increasing, and where financially feasible, should be sourced from clean renewable (e.g. solar, wind, hydro, biomass) and low carbon sources (e.g. Combined Heat and Power). The potential…
… are for change, the better placed we and our communities will be to be resilient to these changes and can make the most of any opportunities. The areas in which we can demonstrate leadership are: ‰ Energy – we need to reduce wasteful consumption and ensure our buildings are as energy efficient as possible ‰ Renewable energy – we need to encourage homeowners and businesses to generate their own heat…
… benefits for whom an energy assessment of their housing has been carried out, living in homes with: 1. Low energy efficiency 2. High energy efficiency The energy efficiency of a house can be measured using the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP). The procedure calculates a number between 1 and 100, low numbers generally indicate a house that has low levels of insulation and an inefficient heating…
… system where as numbers closer to 100 indicate a very energy efficient house. SAP is the Government's recommended system for energy rating of dwellings. SAP is being used as a proxy for fuel poverty in households of people claiming income based benefits, given the link between income poverty and fuel poverty. ‰ Low energy efficiency - A SAP rating of less than 35 ‰ High energy efficiency - A SAP…
… rating of 65 or more Fuel poverty is the requirement to spend more than 10% of household income to maintain an adequate level or warmth and includes non- heating fuel use. Adequate level of warmth follows World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines of 21°C in main living areas and 18°C in other areas. Housing - all households in both private and social sectors. The survey is based on an annual…