One in five new homes could dodge zero carbon standards, builders warn

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Government proposals to exempt developments of 10 homes or fewer from regulations will result in higher energy bills, industry says

Green builders have criticised government plans to exempt small housing developments from zero carbon regulations. Allowing sites of 10 units or fewer to be built to lower energy standards is the government's...

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