Growing pressure to meet National Renewable Energy targets, coupled with rising oil and electricity prices, is rapidly changing the outlook of energy management in the building sector across the UK.

Current changes to central and local government policies and UK building regulations are beginning to demand renewable energy generation within new developments, in order to reach national energy targets and reduce carbon emissions.

There are now several economic opportunities to benefit from carbon reduction strategies and the intergration of renewable energy into development projects.

This guide outlines central government policy and objectives, which in turn influence local government decisions.  The following pages explain how this legislation will affect your development projects.