Maximising the diffusion and impact of microgeneration technologies in new housing
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Salford
Department Name: Res Inst for the Built and Human Env
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ORCID iD |
| Carl Abbott (Principal Investigator) | |
| Shu-Ling Lu (Co-Investigator) |
| Description | There is a weak demand from home owners and occupiers for LZC technologies. There is currently a comfort and confidence in traditional systems compared to fear and suspicion at the unfamiliarity of other systems. It was felt by some practitioners that there is a disconnect between the objectives of the carbon reduction strategy and the effect that the incentives have in practice. Uncertainty and change in policy is viewed as especially damaiging by LZC imanufactures, suppliers and installers Social landlords are seen to be leading the way with the uptake of technologies. and Housing associations noted as an effective route to market There is a belief from manufacturers that the main drivers for house builders for the use of LZC technologies are the quickest and most cost-effective route to meeting regulatory requirements. For existing organisations in the Solar Thermal & Heat Pump sectors, the development of LZC has presented an opportunity to take a more holistic approach across divisions and by using different components to create a single package for new housing. Photo-Voltaic is assessed as the largest market currently. While this might change with the introduction of RHI, the initial FIT tariff incentives has had a significant impact on the market. Given the fact that the supply chains for PV are now comparatively well established other technologies will have to compete not only in comparative technical terms and ease of regulatory compliance, but also in terms of the cost, uncertainty and the disruption of establishing new alternative supply chains. |
| Exploitation Route | Learninbg from the project has helped in the development of a joint venture with Property Tectonics for the establsihment of the online training package - the Carbon in Homes Driving Licence The academic findings have informed the development of a co-authored book 'Perspectives on Construction Innovation' Learning from the project also informs the development of new activities centred on the 'Energy House' at the University of Salford |
| Sectors | Construction,Energy,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice |
| URL | http://cihdrivinglicence.com/index.php/ |
| Description | Partially informed the development of the Carbon in Homes Driving Licence in conjunction with Prperty Tectonics http://cihdrivinglicence.com/ |
| First Year Of Impact | 2014 |
| Sector | Construction,Energy,Environment |
| Impact Types | Societal,Economic |
| Description | Carbon in Homes Driving Licence |
| Organisation | Property Tectonics |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | The Carbon in Homes Driving Licence is a commercial partnership between the University of Salford and Property Tectonics. It is an online course that provides a broad understanding of measures to reduce carbon emissions and fuel poverty. The driving licence will demonstrate that you have met a benchmark standard in understanding the need, and what is required to reduce energy consumption in the home. The carbon in Homes Driving Licence is a joint venture between the University of Salford and Property Tectonics. The course provides an online training package for a variety of professionals interested in reducing carbon in the home. The modules were developed by staff from both organisations. Learning about the policy background from thsi project was particualrly important in its development. |
| Start Year | 2012 |
| Description | Carbon in Homes Driving Licence |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The Carbon in Homes Driving Licence is an online course that provides practitioners with a broad understanding of measures to reduce carbon emissions and fuel poverty. On completion, the driving licence demonstrates a benchmark standard in understanding the need, and what is required to reduce energy consumption in the home. The course has been developed by the University of Salford in conjunction with Property Tectonics. The 'Driving Licence' is an online structured learning course designed for a wide cross section of people including landlords, managers, energy advisers, agents, contractors, material suppliers, energy assessors, architects, surveyors, estate agents, lawyers, energy consultants and all prospective Green Deal stakeholders. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
| URL | http://cihdrivinglicence.com/index.php/ |