Housing Minister John Healey has confirmed that this country will be the first in the world to require zero carbon homes as a matter of law from 2016. Draughty homes will be history as tough new green standards are set from 2016. Homes will have all round better insulated walls, windows, ceilings and floors to meet proposed new energy efficiency standards and avoid any loss of energy, saving up to £150 a year in bills. Offices, shops, hotels and warehouses will also need to be built differently, so Mr Healey has launched a consultation to gather evidence on how the zero carbon standards could be applied to non-domestic buildings from 2019. Find full details on the CLG website
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