Recent changes to Part L of the building regulations in England come into effect from June, and will be a significant step towards achieving the Government’s Future Homes Standard, which aims to ensure that all new homes built from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon than those delivered under current regulations.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, polls architects 12 months on from the introduction of Part O regulations for combatting overheating in new homes. Alongside climate and energy efficiency, Part O is one of the three key factors influencing greater measures to minimise overheating in residential building design.

MEPs approved a binding 35% energy efficiency target for 2030 with a large majority - an improvement on the 30% target proposed by the Commission and the Council. The European Parliament has always been supportive of a 40% target, though, which Glass for Europe advocates is the most cost effective.

97% of buildings in Europe require an energy efficiency refurbishment, according to a new report. Based on data from Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), the conclusion of the latest BPIE analysis is that less than 3% of the building stock in the EU qualifies for an A rating.

Taking effect on 29 th March 2023, the new Approved Document L Volume 2 buildings other than dwellings (conservation of fuel and power) includes provisions to reduce the carbon emissions and improve the energy performance of new non-residential buildings in Wales.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is responsible for building regulations in England, which exist to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings, and the energy efficiency of buildings.

Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in England, including the supporting Approved Documents, are expected to have a significant impact on glass and glazing products in residential and non-residential buildings.

By 2030, NSG targets to reduce absolute GHG emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2*) by 21% compared to the 2018 level. Over the past three years, NSG has reduced CO 2 emissions per production unit by 5% with the ongoing measures to reduce energy usage and CO 2 emissions.

Changes to the Building Regulations for new and existing dwellings in England are expected to have an impact upon glass and glazing products, but they do not affect conservatories.