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CPD: AN INTRODUCTION TO PAS 2035 AS THE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ITS GREEN HOMES GRANT, THIS CPD, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KINGSPAN, EXPLAINS HOW THE PAS 2035 STANDARD FOR RETROFITTING HOMES OPERATES, AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR CONTRACTORS TO WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD The Green Homes Grant, which is due to launch in England in September, will provide grants of up to £5,000 per household (or £10,000 for those on low income) towards the introduction of energy efficiency measures (EEMs) in the country’s ageing housing stock. The scheme represents a welcome first step in addressing the carbon footprint of UK
homes as part of a commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In delivering it, it is critical that the industry learn the lessons highlighted in the Each Home Counts report, overseen by former BRE chief executive Peter Bonfield, ensuring that solutions are suitable for the particular building and form part of a holistic long-term package.
The Green Homes Grant will help to introduce energy efficiency measures to housing stock
It is recommended that contractors be certified under the 2019 version of PAS 2030 and carry out the work in accordance with PAS 2035. These public specifications establish a clear process for assessing properties, selecting and installing EEMs and monitoring their performance – creating a comprehensive Retrofit Standards Framework.
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