To: UK Government
Promote Carbon free housing in major cities in the U.K today!
Carbon-free housing, also known as zero-carbon housing or carbon-neutral housing, refers to residential buildings or homes that have a minimal or net-zero carbon footprint. These types of buildings are designed and constructed with the goal of minimizing greenhouse gas emissions throughout their entire lifecycle, from construction to operation. This websites aims to engage people with the importance of carbon free housing, in major cities in the UK like Leeds and Manchester.
Why is this important?
Energy efficiency in the housing sector is important for achieving carbon neutrality; to achieve this, more net-zero energy houses (ZEHs) are required. (Amada, K. et al. (2022). The importance of energy efficient housing is everywhere. Leeds realising the need is a huge sustainable development goal for the city and the start of our campaign. With major cities Introducing carbon free housing this campaign should help to kick start the growing trend of building only carbon free homes.
It is estimated that the housing sector is responsible for over ‘27% of the total CO2 in the UK, accounting for 149 million tonnes. The equivalent of 2.5 tonnes per resident.’ (Coates, L. E, 2010). New housing presents an ‘opportunity for best practise energy solutions to be installed now, with a view for the future.’ (Coates, L. E, 2010). With social housing expected to lead the way, this is a perfect opportunity for the Leeds and other major cities. Not only will carbon free housing help with making housing more affordable but will drastically reduce emissions, which is desperately needed in major cities in the u.k like Leeds and Manchester. You can sign up to our campaign at the bottom of this website to help push this initiative!
The goal of carbon-free housing is to significantly reduce or eliminate the carbon emissions associated with residential buildings. By combining energy-efficient design, renewable energy generation, sustainable materials, and mindful consumption. Carbon-free housing contributes to mitigating climate change and creating a more sustainable future; this is why it’s so important to join our campaign and get the word out about this initiative. This campaign to implement more carbon free housing will allow for homes to become more affordable to live in, creating renewable energy to keep living costs down. With average fuel bills rising by ‘83% between April 2021 and April 2022’. The zero carbon homes initiative is necessary and a positive reaction to the rising demand for affordable housing in Leeds. “To make all homes healthy, affordable, and net zero will cost over £5.5bn (Arup/BEIS, 2021) with around £860m needed for council homes and over £4.7bn for all other homes”. (Leeds.gov.uk, 2022). Despite the initial cost, carbon free homes will benefit us and the environment for years to come sustainably. It will give back to the environment in a cost effective way.
It is estimated that the housing sector is responsible for over ‘27% of the total CO2 in the UK, accounting for 149 million tonnes. The equivalent of 2.5 tonnes per resident.’ (Coates, L. E, 2010). New housing presents an ‘opportunity for best practise energy solutions to be installed now, with a view for the future.’ (Coates, L. E, 2010). With social housing expected to lead the way, this is a perfect opportunity for the Leeds and other major cities. Not only will carbon free housing help with making housing more affordable but will drastically reduce emissions, which is desperately needed in major cities in the u.k like Leeds and Manchester. You can sign up to our campaign at the bottom of this website to help push this initiative!
The goal of carbon-free housing is to significantly reduce or eliminate the carbon emissions associated with residential buildings. By combining energy-efficient design, renewable energy generation, sustainable materials, and mindful consumption. Carbon-free housing contributes to mitigating climate change and creating a more sustainable future; this is why it’s so important to join our campaign and get the word out about this initiative. This campaign to implement more carbon free housing will allow for homes to become more affordable to live in, creating renewable energy to keep living costs down. With average fuel bills rising by ‘83% between April 2021 and April 2022’. The zero carbon homes initiative is necessary and a positive reaction to the rising demand for affordable housing in Leeds. “To make all homes healthy, affordable, and net zero will cost over £5.5bn (Arup/BEIS, 2021) with around £860m needed for council homes and over £4.7bn for all other homes”. (Leeds.gov.uk, 2022). Despite the initial cost, carbon free homes will benefit us and the environment for years to come sustainably. It will give back to the environment in a cost effective way.
