AECB Carbon Lite running at full steam ahead
The AECB appears to be realigning it’s Carbon Lite program with CSH. Press release in the latest newsletter states:
At the heart of the programme are three Steps to improved energy performance in buildings, which provide robust solutions to the CO2 targets at levels 4, 5 and 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. These steps offer extremely cost-effective ways of creating genuine CO2 emissions reduction in new buildings.
I had previously been confused as to why AECB seemed to be striking out on their own and they have been very critical of CSH in the past. Having facilitated a workshop on low energy standards in housing in UK, I am more than aware of the numerous competing standards and any paring down and rationalisation has to be applauded.
The AECB still seem to be a little militant in their approach though - I think they need to tone down the aggressive language, it’s not doing them any favours:
It is becoming increasingly clear that in the building sector, neither Government action nor Industry initiatives are leading to the level of regulatory reform or voluntary action needed to deliver a sustainable future for the UK, due to conflicting interests, ignorance of buildings’ actual energy performance and political uncertainty.
Independence may give them a licence to take a critical stance, but language like this is a turnoff. IMO, better to say what can be done, than to point out what is wrong. I’ll keep watching this space…
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