Social Housing Briefing Notes



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Social Housing Briefing Notes

 

These briefing notes were put together for the social housing providers of Gloucestershire by Severn Wye Energy Agency.  They aim to keep housing professionals and the residents of social housing up to date with latest news and changes in policies relating to all issues relating to the use of energy. 

There are 6 briefing notes

Social Housing Classifications

National And Local Housing Policies including

  • The Decent Homes Standard

  • The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

  • Renewable Planning Policies

  • The Merton Rule and The Nottingham Declaration

Funding Options including

  • Low Carbon Buildings Programme

  • Energy Efficiency Commitment 2005-2008 (EEC2)

  • The Housing Corporation

Regulations and Standards including

  • Building Regulations 2006

  • Scheme Development Standards 2003

  • Code for Sustainable Homes 2006

Information Sources and further help

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive