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This section of the website lists the latest initiatives and regulatory changes on sustainability issues coming from Government Departments.

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Regulations

Latest Regulations
Guide published on EPC requirements for commercial properties (16/10/2008)
The DCLG has published a guide describing the scope and requirements of the Regulations applying to energy performance certificates (EPCs) when non-domestic properties are being sold or let. The document also provides guidance on how these are applied. The guide specifically covers which commercial properties require an EPC and when the vendor or landlord needs to acquire an EPC for commercial properties for sale or rent when marketing started before 01 October 2008 and for when it started afterwards. 01 October 2008 saw the final roll-out of EPCs to all building sectors with the introduction of EPCs to rented homes and the extension of EPCs to include all commercial buildings when bought, sold or rented.
> Web link
Display Lighting Technology Guide (22/08/2008)
The Carbon Trust has launched a free manual, ‘Display Lighting Technology Guide’, highlighting opportunities to reduce energy use through lighting. The Guide, which is particularly relevant for the retail sector, suggests that lighting costs could be reduced by up to thirty per cent if simple lighting efficiency initiatives are introduced.
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Display Energy Certificates - production (13/08/2008)
The DCLG has published a booklet ‘Getting ready for DECs’, which gives advice on producing a Display Energy Certificate (DEC).
> Web link

Older Regulations

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Sustainable development indicators pocket guide (31/07/2008) > Web link
Updated Energy Performance Certificate Guide (30/07/2008) > Web link
Display Energy Certificates (09/05/2008) > Web link
Regional Sustainable Indicators (31/01/2008) > Web link
The Greater London Authority (GLA) Act (23/10/2007) > Web link
Sector Sustainability Challenge > Web link
Energy Performance Certificates > Web link
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive > Web link
Cross-Government Environmental Transformation Fund > Web link
Climate Change Agreements > Web link > Web link