Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) became available in the UK on 1st April 2010, but are currently unavailable in Northern Ireland - this is under review. Under this scheme energy suppliers must (compulsory for big six suppliers) make regular payments to householders and communities who generate their own electricity from renewable or low carbon sources such as solar electricity panels (PV) or wind turbines.

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment) is the UK's mandatory climate change and energy saving scheme, due to start in April 2010. It is central to the UK’s strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, as set out in the Climate Change Act 2008.

Everyone involved in delivering new housing and upgrading existing homes has a responsibility to deliver sustainable housing. We can create a better quality of life for everyone now and contribute to safeguarding the planet for future generations through sustainable housing. This informative guide provides practical advice from calfordseaden, a multi-disciplined property and construction consultancy, on the planning, designing and delivery of sustainable housing.