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As well as events within the political arena, practical issues, and consumer concerns
are also affecting the view points and requirements of those who design, construct,
purchase, accommodate or use buildings within the UK. These issues include, but
are not exclusive to:
The Energy Gap
There are various schools of thought as to when the Energy Gap may occur, what
impact it will have on our day-to-day lives, and how to address it. The Energy Gap
has been broadly debated by various groups including government departments,
scholars, environmentalists etc. and covers four key areas:
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UK Consumption, production and security of supply
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Meeting carbon dioxide reduction targets
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Loss of existing sources of energy
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Uncertainty about new sources of energy
An attempt to quantify the exact gap is difficult as the energy shortfall is reliant
on variable factors such as the weather, demand, efficiency, future security and the
prices on world markets.
Energy Efficient
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