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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Energy-efficient Housebuilding

Monday 22 February 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • From 2025, new homes will produce at least 75% less carbon dioxide emissions than current standards.
  • The future homes standard aims to future-proof homes with low-carbon heating and high energy efficiency.
  • The government aims for the highest standards to avoid the need for retrofitting later.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Selous Con
Housing Energy
Context

The question arises from the need to address carbon emissions and energy efficiency in new home construction.

Question

What steps he is taking to promote energy-efficient house building. From 2025, the future homes standard will ensure that new homes produce at least 75% less carbon dioxide emissions than those built to current standards.

Answer from Eddie Hughes

From 2025, the future homes standard will ensure that new homes produce at least 75% less carbon dioxide emissions than those built to current standards. These homes will be future-proofed with low-carbon heating and high levels of energy efficiency.

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Q2 Andrew Selous Con
Climate Energy Environment
Context

The question is prompted by the success of British architects like Bill Dunster, who are building zero bills homes that benefit both the environment and alleviate poverty.

Question

Will the Government commit to aiming for the very highest standards so we do not have to retrofit later? The sector is already leading with highly efficient, low-carbon buildings. Architects such as Bill Dunster build zero bills homes which are beneficial for the planet and help reduce poverty.

Answer from Eddie Hughes

We are aiming for the very highest standards. The timeline we have set out delivers on our net zero commitments while providing industry with time to develop supply chains and skills necessary for a zero-carbon future.

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Not addressed: The questioner asked for a commitment to aim for the highest standards, but the answer only stated that they are aiming high without a clear commitment or timeline.

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