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Plan to put solar panels on all new English homes could be scrapped


Long-delayed regulations may ‘encourage’ housebuilders to equip homes with solar panels, rather than requiring themLabour is considering making solar panels optional on new homes in England, after pressure from housebuilders, in a move that would weaken low-carbon regulations, the Guardian has learned.Ministers are preparing to publish long-delayed regulations for new homes, known as the future homes standard, which would ensure that all newly built homes are low-carbon. Continue reading...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/23/labour-considering-weaker-rules-on-solar-panels-for-new-homes-in-england

Labour is considering making solar panels optional on new homes in England, after pressure from housebuilders, in a move that would weaken low-carbon regulations. The move is a departure from the government's initial promise to make solar panels a standard feature on new homes, which was popular with 80% of voters. Instead, the government is only encouraging builders to install solar panels 'where appropriate', leaving loopholes for housebuilders to exploit. Experts say this is a missed opportunity to reduce energy bills and emissions, and contribute to the UK's efforts to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
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