Building Regulations: The Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 2 - Level of challenge for new non-domestic buildings - Scottish Government consultations

Level of challenge for new non-domestic buildings

To help you answer questions 15 - 17, please read Section 6.1 of the consultation paper.

The research underpinning the level of challenge options presented can be accessed at: Building Regulations – New Non-domestic Buildings – modelling of proposed energy improvements: research report

15. Do you have any comments on the cooling efficiency proposals across the Medium and High options noting that these represent a relaxation in the level of challenge for this element?

Yes No

Please provide a summary of the reason(s) for your view:

16. What level of uplift to the current energy standards for new non-domestic buildings do you consider should be introduced as an outcome of this review?

Option 1: ‘Medium’ standard (10% emissions reduction) Option 2: ‘High’ standard (11.5% emissions reduction) Option 3: Retain current standard (0% emissions reduction) Other (please specify)

Please provide a summary of the reason(s) for your view:

17. Do you support an approach to enable recognition of higher efficiency generation within a development regardless of whether it takes place within individual buildings or is communal?

Yes No

Please provide a summary of the reason(s) for your view: