The RAE Calls for New Approach to Cut Carbon

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According to the Royal Academy of Engineers (RAE), the UK needs to quickly rethink the way in which it is going to cut carbon emissions from buildings, if it’s going to meet the target of 80 percent reduced emissions by 2050.

A new report released by the RAE has stated that there must be a ‘dramatic increase’ in energy awareness and green skills among builders. Not only this, but more ‘creative techniques’ will need to be adopted to improve both residential and commercial properties.

Measures such as double glazing are already widely recommended to help improve the energy efficiency of existing residential and commercial property. By stopping heat from being lost through windows, buildings are much warmer and heating can be turned down. This is a great way for homeowners to save on their energy bills as well as to reduce carbon emissions.

However, the RAE also state that we need to push forward and support builders and architects when it comes to developing new property in environmentally friendly ways.

When it comes to publicly funded projects, the RAE is calling for the government to publish performance evaluations regarding carbon performance and energy efficiency.

Dr Scott Steadman from the RAE has said that the UK needs to go further than the traditional solutions if it is going to meet its targets for reducing CO2.

However, traditional work in residential property is still important, as government figures have shown that around a quarter of all carbon emissions in the country come from residential property.