Spotlight on The Future Homes Standard
It is anticipated that, in 2025, the Government will make a major update to the standards for new build homes - the Future Homes Standard - designed to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ultimate goal is to help the UK reach its national net zero target.
In line with the Government’s Future Homes Standard proposals which were set out in 2020, new build homes will be ‘zero-carbon ready’ This means that they won’t use fossil fuels for heating or cooking and, once the UK’s electricity grid reaches zero carbon in 2035, in line with the Government’s projected target, they will produce zero carbon emissions.