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More than two dozen Conservative MPs have committed to championing green policies and solutions that will help the UK meet its net-zero target in Parliament, amid concerns that major policy gaps remain.
By Andrew Mellor2021-02-10T07:00:00+00:00 New building regulations impose tough conditions on the construction sector, but it is essential that we rise to the challenge, Andrew Mellor says Two weeks ago, the housing minister announced the publication of the government’s response to the Future Homes Standard consultation, as well as the launch of the second part of the consultation which considers a proposed Future Buildings Standard. The standards propose changes that will decarbonise England’s building stock as well as reduce the impact of climate change (warmer temperatures) on th...
Actis welcomes Government's response to Part L consultation 26 January, 2021 SHARE The changes, expected to come into force in mid 2022, will see new homes required to achieve a carbon emissions reduction target of 31% over the current rate. Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed the Government's response to its consultation on Part L revisions which will pave the way to the new Future Homes Standard. The changes, expected to come into force in mid 2022, will see new homes required to achieve a carbon emissi...
Proposals are part of consultation into regulations to control overheating in new homes
Government sets out targets for new Future Homes Standard The government has set out its plans and timeframe for its new Future Homes Standard which aims to 'radically improve' the energy performance of new homes, making them 'zero carbon ready' by 2025 The 114-page consultation response to proposed changes to Parts L (energy) and F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations sets out how, within four years, new housing must produce 75-80 per cent less carbon emissions than allowed under the current regulations. Advertisement As a first step, from 2021 all new homes will be expected to produce ...