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'The requirement, set out in a policy statement on planning for sustainable buildings in May last year, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of homes by more than 31 per cent compared to current building regulations through energy efficiency measures and renewable energy.

It is also hoped it will reduce the consumption of water and ensure the use of more sustainable materials.

The standards have been in place for new homes built on sites of five or more residential units for the last year.

Environment Minister Jane Davidson said: ‘I am committed to making sure that Wales reduces its carbon footprint to protect the environment for future generations.

‘We know that the built environment is the largest contributor to green house gases in Wales and that the way we construct our homes and buildings accounts for 40% of our total carbon emissions.  That is why I am determined to use the planning system to help move us towards zero carbon buildings.’

The move to make the built environment much more sustainable is expected to contribute to the Assembly Government’s targets to reduce emissions by 3 per cent from 2011.

Delivering buildings to a higher standard may also help to generate demand for low carbon, resource efficient and eco-friendly products and services, for more information on the Code for Sustainable Homes and the impact on the build costs'

 

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