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Building Research Energy Conservation Support Unit

Fuel Efficiency Booklet 1 Energy audit for buildings, 1993
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Good Practice Guide 27 Energy audit and survey guide for commercial and industrial buildings - for buildings financiers and senior managers, 1991
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Good Practice Guide 28 Energy audit and survey guide for commercial and industrial buildings: for building managers and engineers, 1991
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Building Research Establishment

EcoHomes 2006 - the environmental rating for homes. The guidance. Issue 1.2, 2006
Considers the broad environmental concerns of climate change, resource use and impact on wildlife, but balances these against the needs for a high quality, safe and healthy internal environment. Issues assessed are grouped into seven categories: energy, transport, pollution, materials, water, ecology and land use, and health and well-being. .Forms the reference guidance that details the credit requirements under BRE's EcoHomes Scheme. Designed for use by individuals trained and licensed as assessors under the scheme, and will be used in conjunction with the EcoHomes Developer Sheets (completed by the developer) to calculate the EcoHomes rating.
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EcoHomes 2006 - the environmental rating for homes. Developer sheets. Issue 1.1, 2006
Considers the broad environmental concerns of climate change, resource use and impact on wildlife, but balances these against the needs for a high quality, safe and healthy internal environment. Issues assessed are grouped into seven categories: energy, transport, pollution, materials, water, ecology and land use, and health and well-being. For completion by the developer (or their agent) as part of the EcoHomes assessment under BRE's EcoHomes Scheme. Encompasses management health and well-being, energy, transport, water, materials, land use and ecology, and pollution.
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Report 66 BREDEM - BRE domestic energy model: background, philosophy and description, 1985
BREDEM is a model for the calculation of the annual energy requirements of domestic buildings, and for the estimation of savings resulting from energy conservation measures.
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New Practice Initial Profile 12 Energy audit and survey guide, 1990
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Information Paper 16/85 BREDEM: BRE Domestic Energy Model, 1985
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Information Paper 16/90 BRE low-energy office: an assessment of electric heating, 1990
The low-energy office (LEO) at BRE was refurbished during the summer of 1988 to allow an independent assessment of the concepts associated with electric heating in highly insulated, naturally ventilated buildings.
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Information Paper 12/92 Energy audits and surveys, 1992
This paper gives an overview of good practice in implementing energy audits and surveys in commercial, industrial and public sector buildings. It is addressed to building owners and occupiers, energy managers and others concerned with improving energy efficiency in buildings.
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Information Paper 4/95 Guide to the development of BREDEM, 1995
This paper describes the development of the BRE Domestic Energy Model (BREDEM). It acts as a guide to the different versions of the model and indicates the likely direction of future developments.
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Report 207 BREEAM/ Version 2/91. New superstores and supermarkets. Environmental assessment for new superstores and supermarkets, 1991
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Report 234 BREEAM/ Version 1/93. New offices. An environmental assessment for new office design, 1993
This document specifies criteria for a range of Environment. It seeks to minimise the adverse effects of new offices on the global and local environment while promoting a healthy indoor environment.
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Report 240 BREEAM/ Version 4/93. Existing offices. An environmental assessment for existing office buildings, 1993
Buildings have a long life which runs into decades and sometimes into centuries. During the life of a typical office building, alterations, fit-outs and refurbishment are likely to be needed with extensive changes to the building's services and fabrics. Changes in occupation will affect the way the building is managed and maintained. With each of these changes in design and use comes the opportunity for improving the environmental performance of the building. An environmental assessment can identify these improvements and provide recognition for them once they have been implemented.
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Report 252 BREEAM/ Version 5/93. New industrial units. An environmental assessment for new industrial, warehousing and non-food retail units, 1993
This version of BREEAM applies to new industrial, warehousing and non-food retail units. It is concerned with assessing the environmental impact of the building, and is not concerned at all with processes which may subsequently be carried out in the building. Non-food retailers selling from buildings other than warehouses cannot be assessed under this version.
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Report 278 BREEAM/ Version 3/95. Environmental standard. Homes for a greener world, 1995
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Report 350 BREEAM 98 for offices: an environmental assessment method for office buildings (including Core, DP and MO assessment prediction checklists - 2005), 1998
The basis of the scheme is a certificate awarded to individual buildings on the basis of 'credits' for a set of performance criteria, the main objectives of which are: To distinguish buildings of reduced environmental impact in the market place, encourage best environmental practice in building design, operation, management and maintenance, set criteria and standards going beyond those required by law and regulations and raise the awareness of owners, occupants, designers and operators of the benefits of buildings with a reduced impact on the environment. Assessment prediction checklists allow a quick evaluation of the likely rating to be achieved under a formal BREEAM Offices 2003 assessment. The checklist is a simplified version of the full method, for this reason the final rating may vary.
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Report 438 BREDEM-12 model description: 2001 update, 2002
Describes the technical basis of BREDEM-12, the current annual version of the BRE Domestic Energy Model. The principles behind the model are discussed and the equations are listed. Sufficient information to implement the model is also given. BREDEM-12 predicts the annual energy consumption in dwellings using estimates of the following energy uses: Space heating, Water heating, Lighting and electrical appliances, and Cooking. Also, a number of different factors are taken into account including building construction, heating systems and controls, and location.
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Report 439 BREDEM-8 model description: 2001 update, 2002
Describes the technical basis of BREDEM-8, the current monthly version of the BRE Domestic Energy Model. The principles behind the model are discussed and the equations are listed. Sufficient information to implement the model is also given. BREDEM-8 predicts the monthly energy consumption in dwellings using estimates of the following energy uses: Space heating, Water heating, Lighting and electrical appliances, and Cooking. Also, a number of different factors are taken into account including building construction, heating systems and controls, and location.
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Thomas Telford

Energy and Environment for the practising architect, 2004
Aims to remove the mystery and complexity from environmental building process by helping the architect understand and put into practice the many issues involved in generating an energy efficient and environmentally friendly design. It is not intended to be a technical manual on energy issues, rather it gives an overview of, and practical advice on how to implement the wide range of topics that must be addressed at the early stage in the design process. Aimed at those involved in the design and procurement of buildings. In particular to the practising architect and students of architecture along with those studying or practising in the design related fields.
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Energy efficiency

Architects' Journal

Architects' Journal Technical and Practice Part E time. AJ 01.07.04, 2004
Robust Standard Details for Part E are now in force. Looks at the implications for acoustic performance of new housing.
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Aztext Press

Smart power: an urban guide to renewable energy and efficiency, 2006

Bloomsbury

The end of oil: the decline of the petroleum economy and the rise of a new energy order, 2005

Building Research Energy Conservation Support Unit

Energy Consumption Guide 75 Energy use in Ministry of Defence establishments, 1999
This guide will assist those personnel responsible for energy consumption in MoD buildings and sites to assess energy performance against benchmark data for MoD buildings and sites, assess the true scope for energy reduction and achievement of a defined standard of performance, identify buildings for priority attention, achieve reduction in fuel, usage and carbon emissions, reduce impact on the environment, and achieve Government fuel reduction targets.
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Good Practice Guide 312 Invest to save? Financial appraisal of energy efficiency measures across the government estate, 2002
Intended to help government departments determine the energy performance of their estate, thereby identifying priority sites in terms of energy use. Provides a mechanism for ongoing assessment of the civil estate's energy performance when compared against local targets. Also offers advice and guidance on how energy performance improvements may be achieved where considered necessary.
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Good Practice Guide 286 Energy performance in the government's civil estate, 2000
Intended to help government departments determine the energy performance of their estate, thereby identifying priority sites in terms of energy use. Provides a mechanism for ongoing assessment of the civil estate's energy performance when compared against local targets. Also offers advice and guidance on how energy performance improvements may be achieved where considered necessary.
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Good Practice Case Study 2 Improved insulation and heating of high-rise flats in Sandwell, 1990
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Good Practice Case Study 15 Simple new multi-tenanted speculative building with cost effective building services, 1990
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Good Practice Guide 21 Benefits to the landlord of energy efficient housing. A guide for local authority and housing association landlords, 1994
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Good Practice Case Study 41 Energy efficiency in hotels: condensing gas boilers, 1993
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Good Practice Case Study 44 Energy efficiency in public houses. Refurbishment of a large urban public house: The Crown, Leytonstone, London E11, 1991
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Good Practice Case Study 45 Energy efficiency in public houses. Refurbishment of a large rural inn: The Marquis of Granby, Sompting, Worthing, West Sussex, 1991
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Good Practice Case Study 52 Energy efficiency in public houses. Refurbishment of a large rural inn: River Wyre, Poulton le Fylde, Lancs, 1992
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Good Practice Guide 74 Briefing the design team for energy efficiency in new buildings, 1994
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Good Practice Case Study 74 Energy efficiency in sports and recreation buildings: potential benefits of boiler replacement, 1996
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Good Practice Case Study 76 Energy efficiency in sports and recreation buildings: swimming pool covers, 1994
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Good Practice Case Study 95 Energy efficiency in schools - local controls for heating and lighting, 1995
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General Information Leaflet 11 Energy efficiency in offices, 1994
This leaflet reviews twelve of the Energy Efficiency Offices case studies for energy use in offices. It gives an overview of the buildings and then reviews the general features to reach overall conclusions.
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Good Practice Guide 117 Energy efficiency in the government estate - for accommodation managers, 1993
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Fuel Efficiency Booklet 13 Waste avoidance measures, 1997
Waste avoidance is a much-neglected route to energy cost reduction. Waste avoidance is a simple concept to understand. For any given building, process or vehicle there is a level of energy consumption which represents efficient operation. This will occur when all system are functioning as intended and where occupants, operators, drivers and maintenance staff are using plant, systems and controls correctly. As soon as there is any deviation from this ideal, one or two things will happen: either there will be a drop in energy consumption accompanied by loss of service, or energy consumption will increase, probably without any symptoms evident to those concerned. Such an increase in consumption is unnecessary and therefore constitutes avoidable waste.
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Good Practice Guide 137 Energy efficiency in sports and recreation buildings: effective plant maintenance, 1993
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Good Practice Guide 144 Energy efficiency in sports and recreation buildings: technology overview, 1993
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Good Practice Guide 146 Energy efficiency in sports and recreation buildings - managing energy, 1995
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Good Practice Case Study 156 Energy in advance factory units. Thorn EMI Computeraid Ltd, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, 1993
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Good Practice Case Study 188 Energy efficiency in refurbishment of industrial buildings: GEC Alsthom Large Machines Ltd, Rugby, 1995
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Good Practice Guide 190 Energy efficient action pack - for retail premises, 1996
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Good Practice Case Study 192 Energy efficiency in refurbishment of industrial buildings. Strategy One Ltd, Nelson, Lancashire, 1994
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Good Practice Case Study 194 Energy efficiency in refurbishment of industrial buildings. Alcan Plate Ltd, Birmingham, 1994
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Good Practice Guide 208 Providing energy advice to householders - a guide for local authorities and housing associations, 1996
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Good Practice Guide 219 Energy efficiency in swimming pools - for centre managers and operators, 2000
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General Information Leaflet 24 All electric, air-conditioned office uses heat pump technology, 1994
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Good Practice Case Study 246 Energy efficiency in hotels - energy management of a luxury hotel, 1995
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Good Practice Case Study 260 Energy efficiency in hotels - occupancy-linked controls, 1994
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Good Practice Case Study 261 Energy efficient lighting in a new low-bay factory building, 1994
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Good Practice Case Study 279 Energy efficiency in hotels - energy management of a hotel group, 1995
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Good Practice Case Study 280 Energy efficiency in sports and recreation buildings: CHP - the 'capital purchase' option, 1995
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Good Practice Case Study 281 Energy efficiency in sports and recreation buildings: CHP - the 'supplier financed' option, 1996
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Good Practice Case Study 296 Munich Park Hilton Hotel, Germany: energy costs controlled as part of an environmental management programme, 1995
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Good Practice Guide 304 Purchasers guide to energy efficient buildings for industry, 2000
This guide will assist in the specification and purchase of energy efficient buildings for industry through encouraging an integrated approach to the building and building services and by providing a checklist of energy efficient options. This guide is intended to be used with its companion volume GPG 303 - The Designers Guide to Energy Efficient Buildings for Industry.
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Good Practice Guide 311 Detecting energy waste - a guide for energy audits and surveys in the government estate, 2002
Aims to provide a standard methodology to allow both technical and non-technical personnel to conduct basic energy and water audits and surveys in a range of civil and Ministry of Defence buildings.
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Good Practice Guide 316 Undertaking an industrial energy survey, 2002
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General Information Report 32 Review and development of energy efficient refurbishment standards for housing associations, 1995
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Good Practice Case Study 334 Benefits of including energy efficiency early in the design stage - Anglia Polytechnic University, 1996
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Good Practice Case Study 335 Investment in energy efficiency at the University of Warwick, 1997
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Energy Consumption Guide 36 Energy efficiency in hotels - a guide for owners and managers, 1993
This guide is intended for hotel owners and operators who are responsible for managing premises. The guide is based on the results of energy surveys and the monitoring of energy use by hotel operators. It sets out performance criteria for three hotel types; luxury, business or holiday, and smaller hotels.
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General Information Report 38 Review of ultra-low-energy homes, 1996
The purpose of the investigation was to assess how many ultra-low-energy homes have been constructed and their potential for wider replication.
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Energy Consumption Guide 51 Energy efficiency in sports and recreation buildings: a guide for owners and energy managers, 1998
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General Information Report 64 Post construction testing - a professionals guide to testing housing for energy efficiency, 2000
This report is for designers, contractors and surveyors trying to improve the thermal and energy performance of new and upgraded housing. It describes some of the available tests for energy efficiency rating, their advantages, and, where appropriate, gives guidance on building specification.
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General Information Leaflet 72 Energy efficiency standards - for new and existing dwellings. 2003 revision, 2002
Provides specifiers, installers and purchasers with a set of energy efficiency good practice standards that can be used in the design, construction and refurbishment of dwellings in the UK.
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General Information Report 87 Using advanced control to save energy: the business case and strategic perspective, 2001
Provides guidelines on how to obtain funding for projects from your company that save energy by using advanced control techniques to improve the efficiency of industrial processes.
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Building Research Establishment

Information Paper 14/84 New method for predicting energy saving from on/off photoelectric controls, 1984
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Information Paper 17/86 Investing in energy efficiency: 1 Appraisal techniques and assumptions, 1986
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Information Paper 20/86 Investing in energy efficiency: 2 Existing housing, 1986
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Information Paper 22/86 Investing in energy efficiency: 3 New housing, 1986
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Information Paper 22/88 Energy efficiency in the housing stock, 1988
A model of energy use in the UK housing stock has been developed by the Building Research Establishment. The model, called BREHOMES, combines data from various surveys with a physical model of domestic energy consumption to produce a coherent picture of overall energy use. The results show that the average dwelling is now more energy efficient than in 1970, being much better heated yet using a similar amount of energy.
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Information Paper 11/89 Space and hot water heating: energy-efficiency in large gas-fired systems, 1989
In many older, residential housing schemes, space and domestic hot water heating are provided by over-sized, gas-fired heating plants. In such systems there is scope for improving operating performance, particularly to reduce energy use and plant maintenance. Drawing on a monitoring programme in sheltered housing, this paper describes for designers, installers and operators some simple energy-efficient measures that can be applied to the design of centralised heating plants for residential accommodation.
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Information Paper 13/89 Energy efficient factories: design and performance, 1989
This paper describes the results and assesses the investment economics resulting from the monitoring of occupied factory premises built with fabric insulation to higher standards than required by building regulations, and insulated loading doors. This paper is addressed to developers, architects, builders, building services engineers, factory owners and tenants and others concerned in the specification, design and construction of modern 'advance' factories.
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Information Paper 24/89 Improving energy efficiency in housing, 1989
This paper summarises the principal opportunities for improving energy efficiency in both new and existing housing. It draws, in part, on the experience gained from projects carried out under the Energy Efficiency Demonstration Scheme.
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Information Paper 4/91 Improving the energy efficient performance of high rise housing, 1991
High-rise blocks account for 5% to 6% of public-sector housing in the United Kingdom. Many of these blocks are now more than 20 years old and need major refurbishment. The costly alternative in many cases is demolition and rehousing of the occupants. A refurbishment package featuring energy-efficient measures can be a worthwhile option, but in relatively few cases has it been undertaken. This paper draws on a survey of high-rise housing owned by 10 local authorities, highlights some of the problems, and suggests strategic improvements in the way the buildings are refurbished and managed.
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Information Paper 15/95 Potential carbon emission savings from energy efficiency in housing, 1995
This paper analyses the extent to which carbon emissions could be reduced by simple energy-efficiency measures in the housing stock. It will be of interest to those wishing to gain an overview of the scope for housing-related energy savings through increased efficiency.
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Information Paper 3/96 Potential carbon emission savings from energy efficiency in commercial buildings, 1996
This paper presents an initial analysis of the extent to which carbon emissions could be reduced by the implementation of a few simple energy-efficiency measures in the United Kingdom's commercial buildings. The results are of interest to those wishing to gain an overview of the scope for buildings-related energy savings through increased efficiency.
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Information Paper 4/96 Potential carbon emission savings from combined heat and power in buildings, 1996
This paper presents an initial analysis of the extent to which carbon emissions could be reduced through the application of combined heat and power in UK buildings. The results are of interest to those wishing to gain an overview of the scope for buildings-related energy savings through increased efficiency.
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Information Paper 5/01 Solar energy in urban areas, 2001
This paper discusses the problems associated with the exploitation of solar energy in cities, and shows how they can be overcome.
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Good Repair Guide 26 Part 1 Improving energy efficiency: Part 1 - thermal insulation, 1999
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Good Repair Guide 26 Part 2 Improving energy efficiency: Part 2 - boilers and heating systems, draughtstripping, 1999
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Report 339 Non-domestic building energy fact file, 1998
This document gathers together key statistics relating to structure and energy use of the UK's non-domestic building. It includes historical information on the way that energy is used and how this relates to carbon dioxide emissions; the occurrence of building services; and the structure of the stock. The report contains three main parts comprising eight chapters. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the issues, motivation behind the work and advice on using the tables and graphs. PART I contains information on the structure of the UK non-domestic building stock, including national breakdowns of floor area by age and region, and information on the physical characteristics of the buildings. PART II contains information on current patterns of energy use and the occurrence of building services. PART III contains information on trends in energy use and related material. Appendix A describes the different classification systems, units and conventions used throughout the text. Appendix B discusses the relationship between energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions for different fuels.
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Report 411 Domestic energy factfile: registered social landlord (RSL) homes, 2000
This report provides information on trends relating to energy use and energy efficiency. This report relates to registered social landlord (RSL) homes.
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Report 430 Energy efficient lighting: Part L of the building regulations explained, 2001
In Part L of the Building Regulations 2002 edition, the requirements for conservation of fuel and power, have been revised and extended. This guide provides additional explanation of the lighting guidance. The Department has endorsed it for this purpose for Transport, Local Government and the Regions. The guide deals with dwellings and non-dwellings. Multi-residential buildings, including hotels, hostels, old people's homes, hospitals, nurses' homes and boarding schools, count as non-dwellings for the purposes of the Building Regulations.
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Report 489 Part L explained - the BRE guide, 2006
Highlights the key requirements of Part L of the Regulations 2006 (Conservation of fuel and power), provides further explanation where desirable, and explains the differences between the requirements for dwellings and other buildings. Covers the major changes and their background: the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the Regulations and approved guidance that implement the changes, designing buildings to meet the new carbon dioxide emission targets, and new standards for work in existing buildings.
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Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Guide F Energy efficiency in buildings. 2nd edition, 2004
This revised edition of the Guide has been brought up-to-date in the light of current domestic legislation, specifically Part L of the Building Regulations, and incorporates CIBSE AM 5 'Energy audits and surveys' for completeness. Covers both the energy requirements committed by the design and the energy costs in use, as design and management cannot be separated. It has become larger as some new sections have been added, such as the checklist - Why buildings fail on energy, and there are useful practical enhancements including a Design checklist, How to carry out an energy survey and Part C: Benchmarks.
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Technical Memoranda TM 32 Guide for the use of the carbon emissions calculation method, 2003
Outlines the basis of a procedure for applying the carbon emissions calculation method (CECM). In particular, it provides a basis for defining the performance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the notional building*. It goes on to explain how the same underlying philosophy can be used to demonstrate that the systems in the actual building deliver the performance required to demonstrate compliance. This guidance has been developed by a working group drawn from designers and manufacturers, and from users and developers of calculation methods.
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Concrete Tile Manufacturers Association

Building regulations for the conservation of fuel and power, 2002
Designed as a simple guide to the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (Approved Documents L1 and L2 Conservation of Fuel and Power), and the Building Standards (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2001 (Part J), and how to satisfy the requirements for pitched roofs and walls incorporating concrete tiles. Details are provided concerning the content of Approved Documents L1 and L2 and Part J, and the effects they will have on design details, the use of thermal insulation and ventilation systems.
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Copper Development Association

Publication 176 Energy efficient motor driven systems, 2006
Provides a detailed overview of the benefits of implementing energy efficient motor driven systems. Discusses the barriers, which are primarily technical and managerial, and suggests possible actions to overcome them. Presents an overview of existing programmes and proposes an action plan.
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CRC Press

Industrial energy efficiency handbook, 2006

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Command Paper 6168 Energy efficiency: the government's plan for action. Cm 6168, 2004
This command paper lays out the government's plans to deliver over 12 million tonnes of additional carbon savings through energy efficiency by 2010 and discusses how the commitments made in the Energy White Paper will be made.
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Earthscan Publications

Power to the people: how the coming energy revolution will transform industry, 2005
Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Environment and Energy correspondent of The Economist, gives an entertaining look at the economic, political and technological forces that are reshaping the world's management of energy resources. From the corporate boardroom of a Texas oil titan who denies the reality of global warming to a think tank nestled in the Rocky Mountains where a visionary named Amory Lovins is developing hydrogen fuel-cell technology that could make the internal combustion engine obsolete, Vaitheeswaran gamely pursues the people who hold the keys to our future.

English Heritage

Framing options 7: Energy savings, 1994
This publication is divided into five main sections; energy efficiency; comparative costs; new windows; repair, not replacement; and reducing heating costs.
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Farrar Straus and Giroux

Power to the people: how the coming energy revolution will transform our lives, turn the energy business upside down, and perhaps even save our planet, 2005
A correspondent for 'The Economist' discusses the opportunities for advancement in energy today, discussing the economic, political, and technological forces that are reshaping global management of energy resources and identifying a promising energy revolution currently taking place.

Lark Books

Natural remodelling for the not-so-green house: bringing your home into harmony with nature, 2006
Lavishly photographed guide which redefines the best way to go green. Completely user-friendly and filled with case studies and informative graphics. Each page leads would-be remodellers through the process of understanding their home and surroundings so they'll arrive at the perfect design solution.
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Marcel Dekker Ltd

Dictionary of energy efficiency technologies, 2004

McGraw Hill

Sustainable energy systems in architectural design : a blueprint for green building, 2006

RICS Foundation

COBRA conference papers Energy efficiency in existing buildings: the role of building regulations, 2004
Reviews existing regulatory provision and discusses ways in which it could be modified or new mechanisms developed so as to have a greater impact on the energy efficiency performance of existing buildings.
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Solar Survival Architecture Press

Comfort in any climate, 2001
Considers creating a comfortable space in any climate without the use of fossil fuels for heating and cooling. Breaks down important sustainable design concepts into clear, easily understood elements: thermal mass, insulation, heating, cooling, and ventilation. Using examples of built Earthship designs, the author shows applications of the presented concepts through text, illustrations and colour photos.

United Nations Publications

End-use energy efficiency and promotion of a sustainable energy future, 2005
Based on the discussions of an expert group meeting, held in November 2002, which considered issues relating to the promotion of greater end-use energy efficiency in the Asia and Pacific region, in support of a sustainable energy future. The meeting drew a number of conclusions (focusing on the four major energy-intensive sectors of industry, road transport, construction and buildings, and domestic electrical appliances), which will inform future policy development.

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