Government sets out net zero buildings guide for UK's public sector estate

Michael Holder
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The guidance includes advice for decarbonising historic public sector buildings | Credit: iStock
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The guidance includes advice for decarbonising historic public sector buildings | Credit: iStock

Net Zero Estate Playbook sets out best practices for decarbonising schools, hospitals, prisons, job centres, offices, and other public sector buildings

The Cabinet Office has published guidance for decarbonising public sector buildings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, and job centres, in a bid to "drive consistency in the design, implementation and...

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