Originally planned for 2025, the Future Homes Standard has felt like a bit of a myth in energy policy…
But now, it’s finally here. ⚡
So what does this actually mean for households? 🧵
#futurehomesstandard #electrifybritain
But now, it’s finally here. ⚡
So what does this actually mean for households? 🧵
#futurehomesstandard #electrifybritain
March 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Originally planned for 2025, the Future Homes Standard has felt like a bit of a myth in energy policy…
But now, it’s finally here. ⚡
So what does this actually mean for households? 🧵
#futurehomesstandard #electrifybritain
But now, it’s finally here. ⚡
So what does this actually mean for households? 🧵
#futurehomesstandard #electrifybritain
Has anyone seen the Future Homes Standard?
Promised back in 2019, we’re still waiting. The latest promised release date is the end of this quarter - with one month to go, we’ll be keeping a very close eye on developments.
#FutureHomesStandard #WhereIsTheFHS
Promised back in 2019, we’re still waiting. The latest promised release date is the end of this quarter - with one month to go, we’ll be keeping a very close eye on developments.
#FutureHomesStandard #WhereIsTheFHS
March 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Has anyone seen the Future Homes Standard?
Promised back in 2019, we’re still waiting. The latest promised release date is the end of this quarter - with one month to go, we’ll be keeping a very close eye on developments.
#FutureHomesStandard #WhereIsTheFHS
Promised back in 2019, we’re still waiting. The latest promised release date is the end of this quarter - with one month to go, we’ll be keeping a very close eye on developments.
#FutureHomesStandard #WhereIsTheFHS
🏠 We back the #FutureHomesStandard and its aim to ensure new homes are zero-carbon and don’t lock in fossil fuel heating
But to truly end fuel poverty, the Govt must go further with stronger fabric standards, real support for vulnerable households, and no backsliding on social housing protections
But to truly end fuel poverty, the Govt must go further with stronger fabric standards, real support for vulnerable households, and no backsliding on social housing protections
May 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🏠 We back the #FutureHomesStandard and its aim to ensure new homes are zero-carbon and don’t lock in fossil fuel heating
But to truly end fuel poverty, the Govt must go further with stronger fabric standards, real support for vulnerable households, and no backsliding on social housing protections
But to truly end fuel poverty, the Govt must go further with stronger fabric standards, real support for vulnerable households, and no backsliding on social housing protections
This week 18 years ago (Dec 2006), the housing industry welcomed proposals that all new homes will be Zero Carbon.
Yet we are still 2.5 years away from this taking effect... but we can and must go faster (while improving returns).
#FutureHomesStandard #ZeroBills
www.linkedin.com/posts/nigel-...
Yet we are still 2.5 years away from this taking effect... but we can and must go faster (while improving returns).
#FutureHomesStandard #ZeroBills
www.linkedin.com/posts/nigel-...
Nigel Banks on LinkedIn: 23 years later... we might finally get something approaching Zero Carbon… | 30 comments
Zero Carbon Homes - promised by a Labour Government in December 2006, delayed again by another 6 months - the journey wont be finished until the 'end of the… | 30 comments on LinkedIn
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December 10, 2024 at 6:40 PM
This week 18 years ago (Dec 2006), the housing industry welcomed proposals that all new homes will be Zero Carbon.
Yet we are still 2.5 years away from this taking effect... but we can and must go faster (while improving returns).
#FutureHomesStandard #ZeroBills
www.linkedin.com/posts/nigel-...
Yet we are still 2.5 years away from this taking effect... but we can and must go faster (while improving returns).
#FutureHomesStandard #ZeroBills
www.linkedin.com/posts/nigel-...
UK #pluginsolar #futurehomesstandard and more...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-make-plug-in-solar-available-within-months
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-make-plug-in-solar-available-within-months
Government to make “plug-in solar” available within months
“Plug-in” solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills
www.gov.uk
March 24, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Richard Bateman outlines the key elements of the anticipated #FutureHomesStandard and emphasises the importance of effective specification in meeting regulations, while guaranteeing long-term reliability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance.
specifierreview.com/2024/10/28/s...
specifierreview.com/2024/10/28/s...
Preparing for the future: how specifiers can lead the way - Specifier Review
As the construction industry prepares for updated home and building efficiency standards, specifiers have an important role in shaping homes of the future. Richard Bateman, Product Manager at RWC, out...
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November 13, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Richard Bateman outlines the key elements of the anticipated #FutureHomesStandard and emphasises the importance of effective specification in meeting regulations, while guaranteeing long-term reliability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance.
specifierreview.com/2024/10/28/s...
specifierreview.com/2024/10/28/s...
Looking forward to a day on the #FutureHomesStandard tomorrow at the #FutureHomesHub Conference at the #TheIET.
Who knows... maybe the consultation will finally be launched!
Will be great to talk #ZeroBills with people too...
Who knows... maybe the consultation will finally be launched!
Will be great to talk #ZeroBills with people too...
November 21, 2023 at 7:40 AM
Looking forward to a day on the #FutureHomesStandard tomorrow at the #FutureHomesHub Conference at the #TheIET.
Who knows... maybe the consultation will finally be launched!
Will be great to talk #ZeroBills with people too...
Who knows... maybe the consultation will finally be launched!
Will be great to talk #ZeroBills with people too...
Home batteries save people on energy bills and improve grid efficiency - why would you not want to support that? #FutureHomesStandard
#housing #fuelpoverty
@florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#housing #fuelpoverty
@florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ministers may cut green tech mandate from new homes regulations in England
Critics say removing battery installation requirement will reduce amount homebuyers save on energy bills
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Home batteries save people on energy bills and improve grid efficiency - why would you not want to support that? #FutureHomesStandard
#housing #fuelpoverty
@florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#housing #fuelpoverty
@florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
In a new article from Inside Housing, Campbell Tickell’s Jon Slade discusses the proposed Future Homes Standard.
👉 Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/jvXJJsQ
#FutureHomesStandard #NetZero #SocialHousing #HousingDelivery #Sustainability #UKHousing #Decarbonisation
👉 Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/jvXJJsQ
#FutureHomesStandard #NetZero #SocialHousing #HousingDelivery #Sustainability #UKHousing #Decarbonisation
FHS could pose viability challenges as landlords trial new technology and act on overheating
The proposed new Future Homes Standard could pose viability challenges as social landlords navigate the use of new technology, experts have told Inside Housing.
www.insidehousing.co.uk
April 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
In a new article from Inside Housing, Campbell Tickell’s Jon Slade discusses the proposed Future Homes Standard.
👉 Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/jvXJJsQ
#FutureHomesStandard #NetZero #SocialHousing #HousingDelivery #Sustainability #UKHousing #Decarbonisation
👉 Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/jvXJJsQ
#FutureHomesStandard #NetZero #SocialHousing #HousingDelivery #Sustainability #UKHousing #Decarbonisation
Thanks Nick Timothy MP for the engaging discussion around #FutureHomesStandard today at #CPC25. It was good to go through #HeatPump data for your constituency with you.
October 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Thanks Nick Timothy MP for the engaging discussion around #FutureHomesStandard today at #CPC25. It was good to go through #HeatPump data for your constituency with you.
Listen to our CEO Garry Felgate’s interview on LBC News discussing the #FutureHomesStandard.
Garry welcomed DESNZ's announcement that the vast majority of new homes will have #SolarPanels & #HeatPumps, in a huge win for #NetZero.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=El8j...
Garry welcomed DESNZ's announcement that the vast majority of new homes will have #SolarPanels & #HeatPumps, in a huge win for #NetZero.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=El8j...
Garry Felgate on LBC News discussing the Future Homes Standard
YouTube video by MCS Foundation
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June 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Listen to our CEO Garry Felgate’s interview on LBC News discussing the #FutureHomesStandard.
Garry welcomed DESNZ's announcement that the vast majority of new homes will have #SolarPanels & #HeatPumps, in a huge win for #NetZero.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=El8j...
Garry welcomed DESNZ's announcement that the vast majority of new homes will have #SolarPanels & #HeatPumps, in a huge win for #NetZero.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=El8j...
Tune in to LBC News at 14:25 to hear our CEO Garry Felgate speak about today's #FutureHomesStandard announcement: www.globalplayer.com/live/lbcnews...
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June 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Tune in to LBC News at 14:25 to hear our CEO Garry Felgate speak about today's #FutureHomesStandard announcement: www.globalplayer.com/live/lbcnews...
In a huge win for #NetZero, The MCS Foundation has welcomed the #Government’s announcement that the vast majority of new homes will have #SolarPanels and #HeatPumps under the #FutureHomesStandard.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Most new build homes must be fitted with solar panels - Miliband
The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
In a huge win for #NetZero, The MCS Foundation has welcomed the #Government’s announcement that the vast majority of new homes will have #SolarPanels and #HeatPumps under the #FutureHomesStandard.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As reported by @theguardian.com, the #FutureHomesStandard could make the UK one of the largest #HeatPump markets in #Europe. It could boost heat pump sales, support #local manufacturing, and create skilled #jobs while also saving households significant costs.
mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/mandato...
mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/mandato...
Mandatory renewables on new-builds would save average household £1,300 a year - MCS Foundation
New research shows that households living in a typical semi-detached new build would save an average of £1,342 a year, if the Government mandates solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage for all n...
mcsfoundation.org.uk
May 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
As reported by @theguardian.com, the #FutureHomesStandard could make the UK one of the largest #HeatPump markets in #Europe. It could boost heat pump sales, support #local manufacturing, and create skilled #jobs while also saving households significant costs.
mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/mandato...
mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/mandato...
With #FutureHomesStandard 2025 approaching, we're tackling low-carbon heating. Sunamp & Kensa decarbonised 364 apartments in Northern England, replacing gas boilers with Thermino heat batteries & Kensa pumps. Saves 70-80% CO2. Meet us at Futurebuild to discuss this project. 🌍
February 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
With #FutureHomesStandard 2025 approaching, we're tackling low-carbon heating. Sunamp & Kensa decarbonised 364 apartments in Northern England, replacing gas boilers with Thermino heat batteries & Kensa pumps. Saves 70-80% CO2. Meet us at Futurebuild to discuss this project. 🌍
E.ON Next and Cotswold Oak Homes launch first ‘Lower Bills, Built In’ development to deliver predictable, low-cost energy for new build homes.
https://gloo.to/Fb6O #FutureHomesStandard
https://gloo.to/Fb6O #FutureHomesStandard
February 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
E.ON Next and Cotswold Oak Homes launch first ‘Lower Bills, Built In’ development to deliver predictable, low-cost energy for new build homes.
https://gloo.to/Fb6O #FutureHomesStandard
https://gloo.to/Fb6O #FutureHomesStandard
Would make more sense to put the battery in and leave the solar panels for the householder! But if the batteries are mandated in the #FutureHomesStandard, the unit price would plummet as bulk purchasing started. How many times do we need to say "Watch the #NEBriefing"?? @nebriefing.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Would make more sense to put the battery in and leave the solar panels for the householder! But if the batteries are mandated in the #FutureHomesStandard, the unit price would plummet as bulk purchasing started. How many times do we need to say "Watch the #NEBriefing"?? @nebriefing.bsky.social
With gas boilers and electric heating unlikely to meet the Future Homes Standard, put compliance peace of mind at the heart of your development with STIEBEL ELTRON's heat pumps.
RIBA approved CPD about the changes to building design here: https://loom.ly/aBJAcmU
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
RIBA approved CPD about the changes to building design here: https://loom.ly/aBJAcmU
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
June 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM
With gas boilers and electric heating unlikely to meet the Future Homes Standard, put compliance peace of mind at the heart of your development with STIEBEL ELTRON's heat pumps.
RIBA approved CPD about the changes to building design here: https://loom.ly/aBJAcmU
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
RIBA approved CPD about the changes to building design here: https://loom.ly/aBJAcmU
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
With gas boilers and electric heating unlikely to meet the Future Homes Standard, put compliance peace of mind at the heart of your development with STIEBEL ELTRON's heat pumps.
RIBA approved CPD about the changes to building design here: https://loom.ly/aBJAcmU
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
RIBA approved CPD about the changes to building design here: https://loom.ly/aBJAcmU
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
May 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
With gas boilers and electric heating unlikely to meet the Future Homes Standard, put compliance peace of mind at the heart of your development with STIEBEL ELTRON's heat pumps.
RIBA approved CPD about the changes to building design here: https://loom.ly/aBJAcmU
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
RIBA approved CPD about the changes to building design here: https://loom.ly/aBJAcmU
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
With gas boilers and electric heating unlikely to meet the Future Homes Standard, put compliance peace of mind at the heart of your development with STIEBEL ELTRON's 2 in 1 heat pumps with MVHR.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/AuZMxcM
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/AuZMxcM
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
With gas boilers and electric heating unlikely to meet the Future Homes Standard, put compliance peace of mind at the heart of your development with STIEBEL ELTRON's 2 in 1 heat pumps with MVHR.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/AuZMxcM
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/AuZMxcM
#ASHP #MVHR #FutureHomesStandard
"The Future Homes Standard is designed and intended to secure the future of the nation’s energy while also slashing average household bills."
From PBC Today
#futurehomesstandard
#energyefficiency
www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/plannin...
From PBC Today
#futurehomesstandard
#energyefficiency
www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/plannin...
www.pbctoday.co.uk
March 25, 2026 at 10:59 PM
"The Future Homes Standard is designed and intended to secure the future of the nation’s energy while also slashing average household bills."
From PBC Today
#futurehomesstandard
#energyefficiency
www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/plannin...
From PBC Today
#futurehomesstandard
#energyefficiency
www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/plannin...
Ambition for new builds must be matched with action on existing homes. That means insulation, targeted support, and pricing reform so people see the benefits on their bills.
#EndFuelPoverty #FutureHomesStandard
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#EndFuelPoverty #FutureHomesStandard
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March 24, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Ambition for new builds must be matched with action on existing homes. That means insulation, targeted support, and pricing reform so people see the benefits on their bills.
#EndFuelPoverty #FutureHomesStandard
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🏠The Future Homes Standard is a clear step in the right direction. Solar panels and heat pumps as standard in new homes should have happened years ago.
#EndFuelPoverty #FutureHomesStandard
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#EndFuelPoverty #FutureHomesStandard
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March 24, 2026 at 10:34 AM
🏠The Future Homes Standard is a clear step in the right direction. Solar panels and heat pumps as standard in new homes should have happened years ago.
#EndFuelPoverty #FutureHomesStandard
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#EndFuelPoverty #FutureHomesStandard
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The inclusion of #solarPV in #FutureHomesStandard shows lessons learn from the past.
There is more to learn. We’ve reflected on our experience over the past two decades in our #WarmHomes #WhitePaper to identify barriers and how to address them.
pages.cotality.com/hubfs/UK/Ret...
There is more to learn. We’ve reflected on our experience over the past two decades in our #WarmHomes #WhitePaper to identify barriers and how to address them.
pages.cotality.com/hubfs/UK/Ret...
June 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The inclusion of #solarPV in #FutureHomesStandard shows lessons learn from the past.
There is more to learn. We’ve reflected on our experience over the past two decades in our #WarmHomes #WhitePaper to identify barriers and how to address them.
pages.cotality.com/hubfs/UK/Ret...
There is more to learn. We’ve reflected on our experience over the past two decades in our #WarmHomes #WhitePaper to identify barriers and how to address them.
pages.cotality.com/hubfs/UK/Ret...
We’ll keep watching (and searching) throughout March.
If you spot the FHS before we do… let us know.
#WhereisTheFHS #ElectrifyBritain #FutureHomesStandard
If you spot the FHS before we do… let us know.
#WhereisTheFHS #ElectrifyBritain #FutureHomesStandard
March 3, 2026 at 12:52 PM
We’ll keep watching (and searching) throughout March.
If you spot the FHS before we do… let us know.
#WhereisTheFHS #ElectrifyBritain #FutureHomesStandard
If you spot the FHS before we do… let us know.
#WhereisTheFHS #ElectrifyBritain #FutureHomesStandard