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Meet your planning targets with ease (such as Code for Sustainable Homes)
Product qualifies for Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) Scheme
Create exemplar projects
Add value to developments
More and more contractors, architects and M&E consultants are including sustainable development in their plans. This is being driven by a desire to be more environmentally responsible, create more attractive developments (with, lets face it, better prices!) and by targets and standards such as the Merton Rule, PPS22 and the Code for Sustainable Homes.
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the Ecotube is eligible for business tax breaks under the Carbon Trust Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme - this means you can write off 100% of the entire system, not just the panel, in the first year. See
www.carbontrust.co.uk
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the high quality Ecotube easily satisfies the carbon-reducing criteria set by new planning regulations. Under the
'Merton Ruling' 10% of the energy the building uses annually must be met by sustainable sources. These principles are now embodied in PPS22 and the Code for Sustainable Homes. Solar thermal heating systems represent the most cost effective solution.
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our experience in this field means that we can communicate effectively with building professionals, architects and M & E consultants. If you run an architectural practice or mechanical & engineering consultancy we are happy to present a CPD to you. View CAD diagram (.dwg) or technical specification
...and don't forget...
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the
versatility of the system means it can
be hidden on a flat roof or placed
vertically on a wall because the
absorber fin can be set to the correct
angle for your project
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running
costs are effectively nil and you can
practically forget about maintenance
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monitoring systems can be set up to
document the performance of the panels -
a great public relations and educational
bonus
Code for Sustainable Homes
On 13 December 2006, the
Code for Sustainable Homes - a new national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes was launched. Since April 2007 the developer of any new home in England can choose to be assessed against the Code.
The Code measures the sustainability of a new home against categories of sustainable design, rating the ‘whole home’ as a complete package. The Code uses a 1 to 6 star rating system to communicate the overall sustainability performance of a new home. The Code sets minimum standards for energy and water use at each level and, within England, replaces the EcoHomes scheme, developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
It will provide valuable information to home buyers, and offer builders a tool with which to differentiate themselves in sustainability terms.
In July 2007 it has been suggested that the Code may be made mandatory. Indeed many Local Authorities are now insisting on compliance with the Code in order for a project to be granted planning permission.
See:
www.planningportal.gov.uk
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