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Energy efficient fixed appliances and building control systems

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Examining the range of energy efficient fixed appliances and building control systems

This primary research report examines the range of energy efficient fixed appliances and building control systems that are either currently available, or are under development, and which merit consideration by designers as options for zero carbon homes from 2016.

The report considers a variety of technologies and identifies those that have most potential in delivering energy/carbon savings, including whole house shutdown, waste water heat recovery, passive flue gas heat recovery and next generation light emitting diode lighting.

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