National Grid capacity shortage halts UK home building

Council leaders have warned of infrastructure crisis as delays in National Grid connections halt housing and green energy projects

‘Grid errors delay housebuilding’

New research suggests that miscalculations in estimating electricity grid connections for new homes are significantly hindering the housebuilding industry

UK considers heat pump and EV charger rule changes

The UK Government is consulting on proposals to relax regulations surrounding the installation of heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers in England

Call for overhaul of EPCs

The Building Research Establishment calls for significant reforms to EPCs, advocating a five-year validity, updated headline ratings, enhanced data use for retrofit planning and improved accessibility

“New energy rules could make 75% of Belfast offices unusable by 2030”

Consultants have warned that 75% of Belfast’s office space could be rendered obsolete by 2030 due to impending Energy Performance Certificate legislation

Three in ten Brits unsure about net zero homes

A recent survey highlights that only 30% of Brits are aware of the steps needed to make their homes net zero-ready, with over a quarter admitting they cannot identify necessary green home improvements

‘EPC reform vital for successful net zero building decarbonisation’

If the current rate of EPCs recommending new gas boilers persists until 2035, the societal cost of excess carbon dioxide emissions could range from £19 billion to £57 billion by 2050, according to a new report

UK mandates “net zero ready” homes with heat pumps from 2025

The government aims to make all new homes “net zero ready” by 2025, incorporating heat pumps as a standard feature

Oxford plans ban on gas hobs and boilers in new homes

Oxford City Council aims to ban gas hobs and boilers in new homes starting from 2025, as part of their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2040

‘UK net zero buildings could create 247k jobs’

More than two million new jobs could be created during the transition to net zero buildings, according to a new report