Government Commits to Low Carbon Housing Under Future Homes Standard From 2028

Future Homes Standard is a key milestone but only the first step in a longer journey, says industry

The much-anticipated new rules implementing the Future Homes Standard, which includes measures to ensure the majority of new homes are built cheaper to run, with solar panels and clean heating as standard, has received industry-wide support.

Future Homes Standard launched

The government has launched the long awaited Future Homes Standard today (March 24). The majority of new homes will now be expected to be fitted with solar panels on roofs as standard, covering an area equivalent to 40% of the home's ground floor space.  The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) said they had "created a new functional requirement for the provisio…

FHS published including 40% of floor area PV requirement

The Future Homes Standard (FHS)’ secondary legislation has been published by the Ministry of Housing, detailing requirements for designs of new homes that housebuilders must adhere to from 2028. The delayed full consultation response has been published in the hope it will enable new homes to deliver 75–80% lower carbon emissions vs 2013 Building Regulations […] The post Future Homes Standard published including 40% of floor area PV requirement f…

Future Homes Standard to come into force in March 2027

The government has said the Future Homes and Buildings Standards (FHS) will come into force on 24 March 2027. A 12-month transition period will allow building under previous standards only for projects with applications submitted before the FHS implementation. In its response to the 2023… The post Future Homes Standard to come into force in March 2027 appeared first on Construction News.

Future Homes Standard rules delayed until 2028

The long-awaited Future Homes Standard has been published today (24 March), setting out new energy efficiency requirements for low-carbon housing, but its implementation has been delayed until March 2028.

Government releases Future Homes Standard - LABM Weekly

The wait is over, the Future Homes Standard is here, promising to ‘put energy in the hands of the British people and help cut bills for good’.  Given the fossil fuel spikes caused by the current conflict in the Middle East, concerns surrounding energy security are understandably high. The need to deliver higher performing homes less reliant on traditional forms of energy that are more efficient and cost-effective to run is paramount. The Future …