NBS Shortcut 04 Low or zero carbon energy sources. Strategic guide
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Outlines guidance on the low or zero carbon energy sources covered in the Strategic Guide (published by the ODPM, now the DCLG) to enable a designer to identify the essential benefits and drawbacks of absorption cooling, biomass, combined heat and power, ground cooling, grounds source heat pumps, photovoltaics, solar panels, and wind power. Addresses the Strategic Guide’s thumbnail calculation tool.
Document History
NBS Shortcuts is a series of illustrated "how-to" articles and guides, covering a wide range of practice, regulatory and design guidance.
Author
Williams, A.
Publisher Information
RIBA Enterprises
RIBA Enterprises has over 30 years experience in delivering effective solutions to the information needs of the UK construction industry. They provide a range of NBS specification products, which are complemented by product and manufacture information as well as a range of technical guidance, books and contracts.
