The Government's drive towards zero carbon housing took a major step forward with the announcement that all new homes are to be rated on their green credentials from 1 May. A rating against the Code for Sustainable Homes, which measures nine categories of sustainable design including energy, water and waste, will be required for all new homes. Those which exceed the sustainable standards in existing Building Regulations will be awarded up to six stars; homes that have not been assessed against the Code will be given a nil rating.
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