26 Jul 2013, 5:08 pm
Building Magazine reported that there was no mention of long-awaited changes to Part L of the Building Regulations, governing conservation of fuel and power, in the latest statement of new regulation (10-page / 83KB PDF) from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
DCLG consulted on the changes, which could also include the introduction of new energy efficiency requirements when redevelopment works take place, at the start of 2012. It is yet to set out how it will take its proposals forward, although a spokesperson for DCLG told Out-Law.com that the department expected to make an announcement shortly.
The Government had proposed the amendments as part of its commitment to implementing 'zero carbon homes' from 2016. It has also proposed a zero carbon target for non-domestic buildings by 2019.
As part of last year's consultation, the Government estimated that the proposed targets would add a cost of £795 to each new home but would provide benefits to homeowners through significant energy savings.
