Chapter 4 - Standards

Overview of chapter

• Vision – improve quality and prepare for minimum standards

• House condition – private sector• Existing standards – new build, social,

private• Future standards – new build, social,

private

House Condition

• Links to energy efficiency, fuel poverty, health and wellbeing

• Reference to review – action plan as annex

• Specific consultation questions

Energy efficiency standards

• Existing - New build, social, private

• Need for more due to 80% of housing in 2050 already being built

• Future – building standards, social housing

New standards - private• Assessment process• Regulation

– Confirms position – owner occupier and PRS, not before 2015

Key issues and questions– Role of incentives– Design of standards– Timing

Suggested questions for discussion

• Views on overall approach?

• Private sector regulation – views on specific elements of approach for assessment and/or regulation?

• Should we propose (working group) or seek views on next steps?