Growth Review 'reaffirms' commitment to zero carbon in Code for Sustainable Homes and Building Regulations

The latest government Growth Review has 'reaffirmed our commitment to zero carbon' says Housing Minister Grant Shapps in a new written statement as the new carbon budget is announced. 'We need to deliver carbon savings in order to meet the Carbon Budgets to which we are committed, and this means that the carbon footprint of new homes cannot be allowed to add to our overall carbon reduction targets. But this needs to be done in ways which are cost effective and which protects the viability of...