Policy paper

2010 to 2015 government policy: energy efficiency in buildings

We need to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and make sure that planning policies help to protect and improve the environment.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Jane Ellison
• Published: 7 November 2012
• Last updated: 8 May 2015 — See all updates

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

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2010 to 2015 government policy: energy efficiency in buildings

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This policy paper shows the policy of the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government.

Find out about the current government’s policies.

Published 7 November 2012
Last updated 8 May 2015 + show all updates

1. 8 May 2015

   Policy document from the 2010 to 2015 government preserved in a different format for reference

2. 15 April 2015

   Note updates the status of the Code Sustainable Homes following the publication of the Technical Housing Standards Review in March 2015.

3. 16 April 2014

   Updated details of working party addresses

4. 5 September 2013

   updated the supporting page relating to Code for Sustainable Homes. Added text and link to the Housing Standards Review consultation.

5. 26 February 2013

   Updated the Code for Sustainble Homes supporting page by adding links to the Water Calculator and previous technical guides.

6. 29 January 2013

   Added information about energy assessor accreditation schemes (on 'Energy performance of buildings' supporting detail page).

7. 17 January 2013

   Added note about the 'recast' Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Updated the 'Energy efficiency of buildings' supporting detail to reflect the new rules.

8. 21 December 2012

   Added para and link to new publication on energy performance of buildings supporting page.

9. 7 November 2012

   First published.