Energy limits set for new homes

摘要

The government has announced the minimum standard for the energy efficiency of zero-carbon homes, writes Stephen Kennett.rnSpeaking at the Making Sustainable Development Happen conference on Tuesday, housing minister John Healey (right) said the government would adopt recommendations put forward by the pan-industry body, the Zero Carbon Hub. This would set a target of 46kWh/m~2/year for semi-detached and detached properties and 39kWh/m~2/year for all other homes, equating to a 20-25% reduction in carbon emissions compared with current regulations for a gas-heated home.