Information Paper 7/97 Energy use and carbon dioxide emissions for UK housing: two possible scenarios

Publication Year

1997

Document Status

Archived

Abstract

Presents the results of two possible scenarios for energy use and carbon dioxide emissions of the UK housing stock, developed using the BREHOMES model. One of them represents what is likely to happen if current trends continue. The second represents what could happen if the rates of uptake of energy efficiency methods increased. It shows that reductions in carbon dioxide emissions could be considerable: by 2020 they could amount to about 25 PJ (or 21 million tonnes of carbon dioxide) per year representing roughly 13% of the corresponding energy use and carbon dioxide emissions both now, and at current trends, in 2020. Furthermore, the cost savings if rates of energy efficiency improvement increase, are shown to be considerably greater than the extra expenditures when assessed over the period up to 2020.

Document History

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

Author

Shorrock, L. D. and Dunster, J. E.

ISBN

9781860811463

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