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Bring in ‘future homes standard’ or leave families at risk of higher bills and emissions for decades, MPs and experts say
Bring in ‘future homes standard’ or leave families at risk of higher bills and emissions for decades, MPs and experts say
UK government urged to change regulations so new homes incorporate solar panels, heat pump, high-grade insulation and battery storage
The party’s targets of building 1.5m homes over five years and decarbonising the electricity grid by 2030 look a stretch
Housebuilders and campaigners warn of cold, damp homes and UK missing legally binding targets
The country’s net zero transition may not be short of funds. But it desperately requires many more skilled engineers, electricians and workers than it has
Delayed consultation could lead to heat pumps being installed as standard in newbuilds in England from 2025
New buildings must be zero-emission and have solar panels by 2030, and fossil fuel boilers to be banned by 2040
New residential properties, as well as government buildings, will only be powered by electricity
This long-overdue change is good news for households and the planet but much more must be done to future-proof housing
They came into force in England last week to help the UK hit environmental goals by 2050, but this means short-term pain for long-term gain
Call comes after ambitious early draft of EU energy performance in buildings directive ran into opposition
Call comes after ambitious early draft of EU energy performance in buildings directive ran into opposition
Legislation paves way for firms building nuclear plants to charge households long before completion
Ithaca has turned to private investors to help it decarbonize thousands of residential and commercial buildings
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