The zero carbon and nearly zero energy standards in new buildings

Abstract

In order to write a paper about how the government exercise control of buildings with a view to making them more energy efficient it is first necessary to explore the legal structure of that control. For the purposes of this paper the current author will consider that structure as it applies in England. The legislation in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland has subtle differences that the reader will need to make themselves aware of should they be undertaking work within those jurisdictions.