In addition, they will be need to have solar panels on the roof that combined cover an area equal to 40% of the ground floor. CleanTechnica readers, who are especially well informed, know those costs will be offset over time by lower energy bills. Neil Jefferson, CEO of HBF, said the size of the solar panels mandated for each home was unexpected. Both the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party welcomed the move to ensure all new homes have solar panels. The hope is that the current government will be in power long enough to see the Future Homes Standard take effect in 2028.

Source: The Guardian March 27, 2026 05:57 UTC