The government has proposed the introduction of “a meaningful but achievable uplift” in energy efficiency standards in 2020 as a “stepping stone” to the Future Homes Standard promised by 2025. It expects new properties built to the Future Homes Standard to produce 75-80 per cent less carbon emissions than one built to the current requirements and is also considering challenging interim targets from next year.
Energy efficiency standards for new homes to be raised in 2020
