Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 53·4.5.1–4.5.2
Energy efficiency enhancements in residential extensions and alterations
When planning an extension or alteration to a residential property, consideration should be given to improving environmental performance through increased energy efficiency and use of microgeneration equipment and renewable technologies. This can reduce operating costs, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.
In planning an extension or alteration to a residential property, consideration should be given to how improvements in the environmental performance of the property and any new element(s) can be achieved through:
i. increased energy efficiency; and
ii. use of microgeneration equipment and other renewable technologies.
This can result in reductions in operating costs, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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