Wednesday 27 November 2013

Further evidence on the energy efficiency of new-build homes.


Everyone agrees that new-build homes are more energy efficient, but what does this actually mean in terms of saving money on energy bills?
 
Following its UK-wide research project into consumer attitudes towards zero carbon homes, the NHBC Foundation has worked with the Zero Carbon Hub to chart the energy savings that could potentially be achieved by living in different types of energy efficient new homes.  The research found that energy efficient homes could cut annual bills in half.
 
  • New homes built to current regulations could cost 55% less to run than typical 'upgraded' Victorian homes
  • Homes built from 2016 could save even more and be 79% cheaper to run