We are currently in a consultation phase for the future homes standard which aims to future proof the all new build homes from 2025 on wards. The emphasis within the consultation is to continue the focus on a fabric first approach, to the building, to create a more energy efficient home which relies less on heating systems and more on its construction.
This is a step in the right direction but from experience it has taken a long period of time for builders and the like to get to grips with past changes to Part L, so it is important that we can implement the changes effectively and educate people along the way.
Along with tightening up the regulations on building fabric, there is also a lot of consideration towards what heating systems need to be made more prominent. There is a call to see more electric heat pump installations, which would compliment the increase in renewable electric production, but there are also plans in place to switch over the natural gas networks to a different fuel source, namely hydrogen, which will mean little disruption to the millions already benefiting from gas systems within their homes.
It will be a tough gig to hit the net zero carbon target by 2050, but it is certainly something we should aim towards, not just as a nation, but worldwide and with the future homes standards gathering some pace, we may see some big changes in culture occurring very soon.
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