Category 1 – Energy and Carbon dioxide Emissions

There are 9 issues in the Code for Sustainable Homes category about energy and carbon Dioxide Emissions.

ENE 1 Dwelling emission rate

The aim of this Code for Sustainable Homes issue is to limit CO2 emissions arising from the operation of a dwelling and its services in line with current policy on the future direction of regulations. There are 10 credits available in this issue.

ENE 2 Fabric energy efficiency

The aim of this Code for Sustainable Homes credit is to improve fabric energy efficiency performance thus future-proofing reductions in CO2 for the life of the dwelling. There are 9 credits available in this issue.

ENE 3 Energy display devices

The aim of this Code for Sustainable Homes credit is to promote the specification of equipment to display energy consumption data, thus empowering dwelling occupants to reduce energy use. There are two credits available in this issue.

ENE 4 Drying space

The aim of this credit is to promote a reduced energy means of drying clothes. There is one credit available in this issue.

ENE 5 Energy labelled white goods

The aim of this Code for Sustainable Homes credit is to promote the provision or purchase of energy efficient white goods, thus reducing the CO2 emissions from appliance use in the dwelling. There are two credits available in this issue.

ENE 6 External lighting

The aim of this Code for Sustainable Homes credit is to promote the provision of energy efficient external lighting, thus reducing CO2 emissions associated with the dwelling. There are two credits available in this issue.

ENE 7 Low and zero carbon technologies

The aim of this Code for Sustainable Homes credit is to limit CO2 emissions and running costs arising from the operation of a dwelling and its services by encouraging the specification of low and zero carbon energy sources to supply a significant proportion of energy demand. There are two credits available in this issue.

ENE 8 Cycle storage

The aim of this Code for Sustainable Homes credit is to promote the wider use of bicycles as transport by providing adequate and secure cycle storage facilities, thus reducing the need for short car journeys and the associated CO2 emissions. There are two credits available in this issue.

ENE 9 Home offce

The aim of this Code for Sustainable Homes credit is to promote working from home by providing occupants with the necessary space and services thus reducing the need to commute. There is one credit available in this issue.

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