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Other Regulatory Schemes
98. The requirements of other regulatory regimes such as Environmental Health and Building Standards, including standards for insulation should be met as appropriate. The forthcoming EU Directive, 'The Energy Performance of Buildings' will require Member States to take steps to make buildings more energy-efficient. One of the principal objectives of the Directive is to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the EU through cost effective measures. This reflects a key move towards reducing the energy demand from buildings and exploiting more sustainable energy sources. Through having lower energy demand micro-renewables will be able to make a greater proportionate contribution to the overall demand. Measures introduced under the Directive will include application of performance standards on new and existing buildings and certification schemes for all buildings. Proposals should also meet with environmental protection regimes regulated by SEPA.
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