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WITH the government's code for Sustainable Housing aiming for all new houses built from 2016 onwards to be carbon neutral, house builders and designers have less than eight years to grapple with the technologies that will make this possible.
One of the best places to find out what new green building products and services are available and how they can be cost-effectively integrated into building projects will be The Eco Homes Show, part of The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC from April 10-13.
Together with two daily seminars – A beginner's guide to sustainable construction and solar power, wind power and renewable energy: a guide to ecological heating, plumbing ventilation and micro generation – the show will also devote Friday, April 11 to Eco Masterclasses.
The show will feature a wide range of products and services from wood burning stoves, alternative heating systems and solar panels, to rainwater and waste systems, not mention natural paints, skylights, insulation and an impressive range of environmentally friendly products and services.
"Improving domestic energy efficiency will cut fuel bills and reduce carbon emissions," said Nick Noble, show director.
"This has to be a good idea whether you are building a brand new home or making your current home more efficient."
The government is offering incentives for would-be self-builders of Carbon Zero homes as those costing up to 500,000 will be exempt from stamp duty.
According to the Rocky Mountain Institute, a respected environmental think tank, a pound invested in energy efficiency buys seven times more "solution" than a pound invested in nuclear energy.
With ever increasing energy bills, adopting a greener approach to energy is imperative both economically and ecologically.
But to achieve truly carbon neutral credentials, homes also need to be built using sustainable materials such as timber or recycled materials – and as much of it as possible should be local to avoid wasting energy transporting it.
For more information and tickets, visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk. Tickets are 10 in advance on 0870 945 4547 or 14 on the door.
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