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In light of the recent Future Buildings Standard consultation, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on Parliament to prioritise the implementation of Class A building controls in both new and existing non-domestic buildings throughout the UK<\/h2>\n

During the Future Buildings Standard<\/a> consultation, the BCIA submitted its recommendations to the new government.<\/p>\n

Aiming to promote the use of controls as key to building operational efficiency, the organisation is now calling on the government to consider the evidence-based impact that building controls and automation can have.<\/p>\n

Part L regulations<\/a> are affecting the Future Buildings Standard<\/h3>\n

With that in mind, the BCIA has recommended that guidance for the installation of BACS based on heating, ventilation and air conditioning output should be changed to a mandatory requirement for HVAC systems above 180kW to decrease to 70kW between 2025 and 2030.<\/p>\n

Making this mandatory will boost compliance with energy efficiency and carbon standards.<\/p>\n

It will also accelerate the adoption of BACS, cutting carbon emissions and energy use.<\/p>\n

The BCIA estimates that requiring Class A BACS in commercial and public buildings with HVAC outputs over 180kW could save \u00a316.9bn in energy bills and reduce CO2e by 39.6 Mt by 2040.<\/p>\n

A Class A building controls strategy for high energy efficiency<\/h3>\n

The BCIA advocates for an occupancy-based Class A building control strategy for new buildings to enhance energy efficiency across all building services.<\/p>\n

Heating controls should also be part of a comprehensive strategy supporting all HVAC systems.<\/p>\n

With 80% of current UK buildings likely to remain in 2050, retrofitting is vital for net zero targets, but current UK policy lacks direction.<\/p>\n

The BCIA urges updating Building Regulations with a timeline for mandatory Class A BACS installation in new and existing buildings, including a clear end date.<\/p>\n

They also recommend a minimum standard for scheduled BACS maintenance to avoid missed opportunities for energy and carbon savings.<\/p>\n

Additionally, integrated smart controls should be implemented to manage the increased demands on the National Grid from buildings using electric technologies for heat and transport.<\/p>\n

Reference and scoring for automatic demand control<\/h3>\n

The BCIA recommend scoring for networked room automation due to smart controls being able to deliver automated optimisation through a series of functions.<\/p>\n

Occupancy demand-based controls for heating, cooling, and hot water should be considered, as these systems account for significant energy use in non-domestic buildings.<\/p>\n

Such controls typically reduce energy consumption and lower user energy bills.<\/p>\n

The Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) is used to assess the energy performance of new and existing non-domestic buildings.<\/p>\n

The BCIA is calling for clarity on how building controls are evaluated within SBEM.<\/p>\n

Current technology and scoring do not align with Class A building controls, which have substantial energy and carbon-saving potential.<\/p>\n

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