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Low Carbon Buildings Criteria Documents

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  1. Low Carbon Buildings Background Paper
  2. Low Carbon Buildings Criteria
  3. Detailed guidance for Residential Property (English Version)     (Chinese translation)
  4. Detailed guidance for Commercial Property (English Version)     (Chinese translation)
  5. Detailed guidance for Property Upgrades (English Version)        (Chinese translation)
  6. Trajectory Methodology
  7. Extrapolation Methodology
  8. Proxy Methodology
  9. Commercial Buildings Emissions Trajectories Explained
  10. Buildings Criteria Frequently Asked Questions

 

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