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The UK government has confirmed that all new homes will soon be required to come with solar panels as standard.
This is part of the upcoming Future Homes Standard, expected this autumn, which also promotes low-carbon heating (think heat pumps!) and top-tier energy efficiency.
Why does this matter?
💡 Lower bills: Solar panels could save homeowners around £530 a year on energy.
🌍 Greener homes: Less reliance on polluting natural gas means lower carbon emissions.
🔒 More secure: Homegrown energy boosts our national energy independence.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband summed it up well — adding solar is a “common-sense” move for new builds. And Chris Hewett of Solar Energy UK celebrated the fact that nearly every new home will benefit from solar power under these plans.
If a home is deeply shaded by trees, it may be exempt.
💚 This is a big step toward a cleaner, smarter, and more affordable energy future.
👉 Is your business ready to lead the charge?
If you’re looking to take a meaningful step toward smarter, sustainable energy solutions, get in touch with us at hello@gleg.co.uk — we’d love to help!