US EditionMake all new homes have solar panels to cut bills and emissions, councils urge
- Almost all new homes in England are set to have solar panels by 2027, as part of government plans to reduce energy bills and support net zero goals.
- The installation could add approximately £3,300 to the cost of a semi-detached home but could save households over £440 per year on energy bills.
- The Local Government Association supports this plan, citing potential savings of over £440 annually for households with solar panels.
- Greenpeace welcomed the decision, stating it can reduce emissions and create savings for public services, while emphasizing the free energy from the sun.
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UK Councils To Government: Rooftop Solar Should Be Required On All New Homes - CleanTechnica
The UK’s Local Government Association (LGA) has called for mandatory rooftop solar panels on all new homes, urging the government to adopt stronger building standards to accelerate decarbonization and reduce household energy bills. This recommendation is outlined in the LGA’s April 2025 report, Empowering local climate action: Advice to government. ... [continued] The post UK Councils To Government: Rooftop Solar Should Be Required On All New Ho…
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WTX NewsEnd the 'absolute scandal' of new homes built without solar panels, government urged
Last year, Labour promised a "rooftop revolution" that would see millions more homes fitted with solar panels. But they have been accused of wavering over proposals to make it mandatory.
Evening Standard
perspectivemedia.comMake all new homes have solar panels to cut bills and emissions, councils urge
The Local Government Association is calling for solar panels to be required on all new builds as part of a report into climate action.
UK Councils To Government: Rooftop Solar Should Be Required On All New Homes
The UK's Local Government Association (LGA) has called for mandatory rooftop solar panels on all new homes, urging the government to adopt stronger building standards to accelerate decarbonization and reduce household energy bills. This recommendation is outlined in the LGA's April 2025 report, Empowering local climate action: Advice to government. ... [continued] The post UK Councils To Government: Rooftop Solar Should Be Required On All New Ho…
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