Released on: September 18, 2007, 2:18 am

Press Release Author: Workplace Law

Industry:

Press Release Summary: Energy efficiency has become a hot topic for businesses in
recent years. 2006 saw new responsibilities placed on building owners to manage
buildings efficiently, and Workplace Law has this month released a special report
which will help people understand their responsibilities and act accordingly.

Press Release Body: In recent years, energy efficiency has become a hot topic for
businesses. There is a growing demand on employers to manage buildings more
efficiently, thereby saving energy in the workplace.

In 2006, new responsibilities were placed on building owners, surveyors, facilities
managers and tenants to tackle energy efficiency in all new buildings and when
refurbishing existing buildings, under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
and Part L of the Building Regulations.

Since then, there have been several key developments affecting workplace managers
and adding weight to the Government\'s drive to cut carbon emissions and reduce the
effects of global warming.

Workplace Law Network has this month released brand new guidance on the subject of
energy-efficient buildings. The Energy Performance of Buildings 2008 special report
provides an indepth insight into the implications of key developments in energy
management and the requirements of legislation.

The report includes comprehensive guidance on:

-The European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
-The UK and EU Emissions Trading Schemes
-The new Building Regulations
-Energy Performance Certificates
-Energy logbooks and their practical application
-Carbon footprints
-Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme
-The Climate Change Bill
-The energy market
-The Stern review
-The Carbon Reduction commitment
-Government\'s Energy White Paper
-CIBSE\'s Low Carbon Register
-Airtightness
-Corporate Social Responsibility
-Sustainable facilities management
-Renewables
-Greenhouse gases
-Low and zero carbon technologies

The special report includes interviews and contributions from leading experts in
energy management in the UK, including the Environmental Industries Commission,
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, Carbon Trust Enterprises,
Energy Services and Technology Association, and energy management services provider
pemXq, as well as key figures from the facilities management industry.

Mick Dalton, Immediate Past-Chairman of BIFM, comments:

\"This report is certainly one needed in our industry to highlight some of the issues
we all now face and are well aware of. This report will give you the views from the
leading people engaged in the debate on energy and climate change.\"

The comprehensive special report will help businesses get to grips with energy
performance in buildings, understand your their responsibilities, streamline costs
and budget wisely.

The Energy Performance of Buildings 2008: Special Report is a downloadable-only
publication, providing instant access upon purchase. The price of this report is
£89.99 plus VAT. For more information call 0871 777 8881 or visit
http://www.workplacelaw.net.

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1.About Workplace Law Group

Workplace Law Group is the UK\'s fastest growing provider of legal information
services on employment law, health and safety and premises management.
Workplace Law Group serves over 50,000 businesses in the UK and has expanded from
its core market of facilities management to provide workplace solutions for
architects, health and safety managers, building surveyors and HR managers.

2. Workplace Law Training, Second Floor Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1
2RE, 0870 777 8881, www.workplacelaw.net

Web Site: http://www.workplacelaw.net

Contact Details: Workplace Law Training, Second Floor Daedalus House, Station Road,
Cambridge CB1 2RE, 0870 777 8881, www.workplacelaw.net