Recommendations
10. Before drawing
any conclusions, DCLG must examine the September 2013 study by
Element Energy and Davis Langdon on the cost of CSH compliance
with particular reference to the apparent decreases in the capital
cost of installing renewable energy. It should share that assessment
with us, publish it and take into account our comments before
winding down the CSH. (Paragraph 14)
11. DCLG must maintain
CSH energy assessments as a tool for local authorities to lever
in renewable energy until Building Regulations deliver genuinely
zero carbon homes, which was the original target and is defined
by CSH level 6. (Paragraph 33)
12. DCLG must maintain
and develop the CSH assessment standard on sustainable construction
materials. (Paragraph 37)
13. In order to facilitate
local choice, to promote green growth, green exports and green
innovation, to establish a meaningful zero carbon homes standard,
to consolidate seven years' experience of sustainable development
and to maintain and further develop incremental gains in sustainable
home building, we urge DCLG not to wind down the Code for Sustainable
Homes. (Paragraph 41)
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