SHARE Briefing Notes for Housing Professionals (UK)

These briefing notes were put together for the social housing providers of Gloucestershire by Severn Wye Energy Agency.  They aim to keep housing professionals and the residents of social housing up to date with latest news and changes in policies relating to all issues relating to the use of energy. 

There are 6 briefing notes

            Social Housing Classifications

                         National And Local Housing Policies including

The Decent Homes Standard

The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

Renewable Planning Policies

The Merton Rule and The Nottingham Declaration

 Funding Options including

Low Carbon Buildings Programme

Energy Efficiency Commitment 2005-2008 (EEC2)

The Housing Corporation

Regulations and Standards including

Building Regulations 2006

Scheme Development Standards 2003

Code for Sustainable Homes 2006

                 Information Sources and further help

                 The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

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