Purpose

This skill builder considers how energy efficiency offers simultaneous economic, social and environmental benefits. Decisions made by planners can affect patterns of energy consumption in the domestic, commercial, industrial and transport sectors, including the efficiency with which energy is used.

Benefits

Town and Country Planning can set the context for substantial energy conservation in new and existing developments. Development Plans can provide for energy efficient layouts. Development Control can promote energy efficient site layout, building designs and adaptations.

Related Solutions

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A detailed overview of the topic with links to appropriate websites. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

4 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)