As part of the government’s Plan for Change, all new build homes will now be required to have solar panels as standard. This is a major step towards lowering household energy bills and increasing the use of clean energy.

Further measures under the upcoming Future Homes Standard are set to be published this autumn, will ensure that new homes are built to be modern, energy-efficient, and cost-effective to run — helping households save hundreds of pounds each year.

Additionally, the government has also made it easier for existing homeowners to adopt low-carbon heating with recent legislation now allowing heat pumps to be installed without the need for a planning application.

These initiatives are expected to reduce costs for families whilst contributing to the UK’s long-term energy security.