Future Homes Standard

Government confirms an estimated 99 per cent of new build homes in England will require rooftop solar panels, as Lib Dems celebrate 'Sunshine Bill' success

ECIU analysis calculates the repeated deferral of more demanding energy efficiency standards has left families living in new build homes facing hefty bills that could have been avoided

Energy company promises new housing framework can act as a 'global benchmark for sustainable living', unlocking huge energy bill and carbon savings for households

The UK government aims to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years – but the green credentials of those homes are uncertain as crucial details underpinning the Future Homes Standard have still not been confirmed, write lawyers Ben Standing and...

New analysis from Solar Energy UK reveals how more stringent building codes are already leading to a surge in solar installations on new buildings

Future Homes Standard not expected to include target date for ending the sale of new gas boilers

British Gas fronts sustainable living project launch in Rotherham in anticipation of Future Homes Standard

Cross-party group of MPs call on Ministers to sign off on standards that could require new homes to feature solar panels and green heating systems

'Largest ever' UK deal between housing industry and ground source heat pump producer aims to enable developers' compliance with Future Homes Standards

Campaigners set to argue new rules introduced in December discourage councils for aligning planning activity with Climate Change Act