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Regulation 3 Amendments relating to energy efficiency requirements

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(1)

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “fixed building services”—

(a)

omit the “or” after paragraph (b);

(b)

after paragraph (b), insert—

“(ba)

fixed lifts, escalators or moving walkways in new buildings that are not in an individual dwelling; or”.

(2)

Omit regulation 25A (consideration of high-efficiency alternative systems for new buildings) and regulation 25B (nearly zero-energy requirements for new buildings).

(3)

In regulation 25D (energy efficiency rating)—

(a)

for the heading substitute “Energy use intensity rating”;

(b)

for “Energy efficiency ratings” substitute “Energy use intensity ratings”.

(4)

In regulation 26C (minimum energy efficiency rating)—

(a)

for the heading substitute “Minimum energy use intensity rating”;

(b)

for “energy efficiency rating” substitute “energy use intensity rating”.

(5)

In regulation 27C (energy efficiency rating calculations)—

(a)

for the heading substitute “Minimum energy use intensity rating calculations”;

(b)

in paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a)(i) and (ii), for “energy efficiency rating” substitute “energy use intensity rating”.

(6)

In Schedule 1 (requirements), in Part L (conservation of fuel and power)—

(a)

in entry L1—

(i)

in the heading, after “power” insert “and the minimisation of greenhouse gas emissions”;

(ii)

in the words before paragraph (a), after “power” insert “and the minimisation of greenhouse gas emissions”;

(iii)

after paragraph (b)(i), insert—

“(ai)

minimise greenhouse gas emissions;”;

(iv)

after paragraph (b)(iii), insert—

“(c)

for the purposes of this Part—

  • “greenhouse gas” has the meaning given by section 37(1) of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016f1.”

(b)

after entry L2 insert—

“

On-site installation of renewable electricity generation
L2A.—(1) When a dwelling or a building containing a dwelling is erected, a system for renewable electricity generation must be installed on-site. Requirement L2A does not apply to—
(2) The system installed under sub-paragraph (1) must be—
(a) designed to enable any electricity generated by it to be available for the use of residents of the buildings, and(a) a building which is a relevant building within the meaning of regulation 7(4); or
(b) capable of generating a reasonable output taking into account the design of the buildings and its surroundings.(b) a building on which it is not possible to install a system for renewable electricity generation capable of generating a reasonable output on account of its design or surroundings.

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Footnotes

f1

2016 anaw 3.