Future Homes Standard

Summary

The UK government proposes the Future Homes Standard (FHS) to address significant greenhouse gas emissions from residential buildings and avoid costly future retrofits. This standard, planned for implementation in 2026 in England, aims to make all new dwellings 'zero-carbon ready' through advanced building regulations, including heat pumps and renewable electricity generation. However, the accompanying Impact Assessment has been rated "Not fit for purpose" by the Regulatory Policy Committee due to insufficient evidence regarding small business exemptions and comparative appraisal of options.

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Source Document

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