Operations cease for Zero Carbon Hub

31^st March 2016 will see The Zero Carbon Hub close.

Established in 2008 to help the industry implement the government’s target of making all new homes zero carbon by 2016, the Hub is to close following the Government’s decision not to pursue this and funding withdrawal.

The Hub has provided an invaluable service in the eight years it has been established, supporting the industry through practicable regulation and removing barriers to implementation, whilst overseeing the successful introduction of higher energy efficiency standards. Members of Hub came from across the industry including; Construction Products Association (CPA), Home Builders Federation (HBF), Homes and the Communities Agency (HCA), Local Government Association (LGA), National House-Building Council (NHBC), Robust Details Ltd and UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC).

Paul King, Chair of Zero Carbon Hub Board said: “Zero Carbon Hub has been remarkably successful in bringing together a wide spectrum of stakeholders with an interest in the world-leading zero carbon target across public, private and third sectors. It has been a model of collaboration between industry and government, helping translate policy aspiration into reality. I would like to thank the many individuals and organisations who have supported us on this remarkable journey and their commitment to improving the quality of new homes.”

Neil Jefferson, Zero Carbon Hub Chief Executive said: “I am extremely proud of what Zero Carbon Hub has achieved in the past eight years and very grateful for the hard work of its dedicated staff. Since we embarked upon this journey, the industry has come a very long way and Zero Carbon Hub has made a significant contribution by engaging government, industry and consumer interests and successfully translating policy ambitions into practicable standards and guidance.”

The work carried out since 2008 will remain available for the industry at http://ift.tt/hDdeGI

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