Government confirms plan to make new homes meet net zero by 2025

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New consultation for energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings also published

The government has published its response to the consultation on the Future Home Standard - revealing how it plans to improve the energy performance of new homes.

In its 114-page response to the consultation, which centred on changes that will be implemented through Parts L (energy) and F (ventilation) of the building regulations, the government said all new homes would be required to be highly energy efficient, with low carbon heating and be zero carbon ready by 2025.

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