Comment

Representation ID: 20431

Received: 30/01/2009

Respondent: BWEA

BWEA emphasises the contribution that small renewable systems can make, and strongly urges the Council to implement a policy for the mandatory requirement of onsite renewables, as requested by the Minister for Housing and Planning . Such a policy would require onsite renewables to provide electricity for at least 10% of all new buildings' needs (including refurbishments), in addition to stringent energy efficiency/building performance requirements. Recent research by the Department for Communities and Local Government found that around a third of Local Authorities surveyed are introducing such polices within Development Plans. Following this research the Government has urged all Council's to include such policies in their Local Plans.