Low Energy Design Strategy Proposal

This template provides guidance for officers seeking approval to pursue a ‘Low Energy Design Strategy’ for new-build affordable housing. The document should be used for internal reporting and consultation in order to gain high-level approval to pursue a Passivhaus-led approach for council-led housing delivery programmes. Proposals should clearly set out how they will address the Council’s political objectives and respond to the specific context of the local area.

The template provides a basic structure for the proposal, complete with examples and guidance on how to fill in the blanks for the following sections:

• Executive Summary
• Recommendations
• Why Adopt a Low Energy Design Approach?
• Benefits of a Low Energy Design Strategy
• Cost
• Summary: The Proposed Strategy
• Appendix

Download the template below to find out more.