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Keep energy demand
to a minimum through careful design of built form and
services using ambient energy and passive solutions. Try to avoid the
need for air conditioning, where possible.
Consider
introducing energy efficient technologies throughout the
design and upgrade processes.
Introduce energy
efficient controls which operate systems efficiently,
safely and economically, whilst still allowing
individual occupants to alter their own comfort levels,
but avoiding systems defaulting to ‘on’.
Encourage energy
efficient operation of buildings through management,
policy, maintenance, monitoring and control.
Introduce
appropriate metering to provide sufficient information
about energy usage.
Select the most
efficient plant and ensure that plant and equipment are
not oversized.
Minimise adverse
effects on the external environment. Minimise emissions and
select environmentally friendly materials and fuels. |
