2.10

12.2.10 In addition to alternative sources of energy supply, the Strategic Objectives in Chapter 3 refer to the promotion of efficiency and economy in the use of resources and the reduction of energy consumption by more efficient use of energy through energy conservation, recycling and waste reduction. There are numerous ways of increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption both in the design and construction of new development and its subsequent operation, management and maintenance. The Building Regulations set standards for energy efficiency in new construction including, walls, windows, roofs and heating appliances. But the design and layout of new development can in themselves reduce energy consumption through for example Passive Solar Estate Layouts (1). Added to this are the various solar panel, photovoltaic cell, solar energy and heat pump technologies.