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CommentOur politicians must build the foundations for carbon reduction
All political parties should make a manifesto commitment to move to reduce embodied carbon emissions in construction within two years of starting government, Will Arnold writes
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FeaturesWhat the Future Homes Standard means for net zero
Proposed 2025 energy regulations focus on PV and services rather than building fabric to reduce emissions. Will this be enough to help meet the UK’s 2050 target?
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CommentThe UK is setting the standard for energy-efficient homes – but there is still some way to go
The latest update to the Future Homes and Buildings Standard is demanding, comprehensive and will shape our industry for years, but it still gives cause for concern, writes Alan Fogarty
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NewsLess than half the number of qualified heat pump installers than government claims, report finds
UK would need eight times more heat pump installers than currently exist to hit government targets
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FeaturesExplainer: What the draft Future Homes Standard means for new developments
The government has published the draft version of Part L which comes into force next year. Here are five key points you need to know
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NewsGovernment confirms plan to make new homes meet net zero by 2025
New consultation for energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings also published
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FeaturesFuture Homes Standard: Heat pumps – a new hope
The government’s proposals place a huge amount of faith in the carbon-cutting powers of this technology. But have its credentials been overinflated?
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FeaturesFuture Homes Standard: Primed for action
You’ve read the consultation, but what happens when the proposals are put to the test?
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FeaturesThe Future Homes Standard: Get ready for a domestic revolution
The government says it will push ahead with the Future Homes Standard – David Blackman reports on what this will mean for housebuilders