http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/nando/index.cfm?fuseaction=directive.print&refe_cd=92%2F42%2FEEC<\/a><\/p>The BRE maintains the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the energy performance of homes. For the purposes of SAP, boiler efficiency values are derived using a calculation known as Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK (SEDBUK). This is the value that is recorded by BRE in the Product Characteristics Database.<\/p>"}
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Ofgem has a statutory duty to have regard to guidance on social and environmental matters issued by the Secretary of State when carrying out its functions, as set out in Part 1 Section 4AB of the Gas Act 1986 (GA86) and Part 1 Section 3B of the Electricity Act 1989 (EA89). The Parliamentary procedure for this guidance is also set out in Section 3B EA89 and Section 4AB GA86.<\/p>
Under subsection 1A of section 3 of the EA89 and subsection 1A of section 4AA of the GA86 respectively, Ofgem\u2019s principal objective is to protect the interests of existing and future consumers, including their interests in the reduction of emissions of targeted greenhouse gases.<\/p>
To clarify the response of 19 June, it is not section 5 but subsection 5 <\/em>of Part 1, section 3A and 4AA of the EA89 and GA86 respectively that sets out Ofgem\u2019s statutory duty to have regard to the effect on the environment of the generation, transmission, distribution or supply of electricity and gas.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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Ofgem has a statutory duty to have regard to guidance on social and environmental matters issued by the Secretary of State when carrying out its functions, as set out in Part 1 Section 4AB of the Gas Act 1986 (GA86) and Part 1 Section 3B of the Electricity Act 1989 (EA89). The Parliamentary procedure for this guidance is also set out in Section 3B EA89 and Section 4AB GA86.<\/p>
Under subsection 1A of section 3 of the EA89 and subsection 1A of section 4AA of the GA86 respectively, Ofgem\u2019s principal objective is to protect the interests of existing and future consumers, including their interests in the reduction of emissions of targeted greenhouse gases.<\/p>
To clarify the response of 19 June, it is not section 5 but subsection 5 <\/em>of Part 1, section 3A and 4AA of the EA89 and GA86 respectively that sets out Ofgem\u2019s statutory duty to have regard to the effect on the environment of the generation, transmission, distribution or supply of electricity and gas.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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Ofgem has a statutory duty to have regard to guidance on social and environmental matters issued by the Secretary of State when carrying out its functions, as set out in Part 1 Section 4AB of the Gas Act 1986 (GA86) and Part 1 Section 3B of the Electricity Act 1989 (EA89). The Parliamentary procedure for this guidance is also set out in Section 3B EA89 and Section 4AB GA86.<\/p>
Under subsection 1A of section 3 of the EA89 and subsection 1A of section 4AA of the GA86 respectively, Ofgem\u2019s principal objective is to protect the interests of existing and future consumers, including their interests in the reduction of emissions of targeted greenhouse gases.<\/p>
To clarify the response of 19 June, it is not section 5 but subsection 5 <\/em>of Part 1, section 3A and 4AA of the EA89 and GA86 respectively that sets out Ofgem\u2019s statutory duty to have regard to the effect on the environment of the generation, transmission, distribution or supply of electricity and gas.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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Climate change mitigation and natural disaster recovery are priorities for this government. Investment in reducing the UK\u2019s contribution to climate change and managing its impacts can deliver benefits across the UK. This is why we have placed clean growth at the heart of our modern Industrial Strategy. Future funding decisions are a matter for the Spending Review.<\/p>"}
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