The purpose of this sector level transition plan is to provide a shared pathway and framework for the whole sector to reach net zero emissions.
The plan aims to ensure that transition is smooth and efficient whilst taking the opportunity to improve the quality, performance and affordability of new homes. This is especially important given the Government’s commitment to accelerating delivery of new homes. Supporting smaller homebuilders to decarbonise and capture the opportunities of the transition is a key priority.
The Future Homes Standard 2025 will result in homes that are zero carbon in use as the grid decarbonises by, or soon after, 2030. However, there remain significant challenges in decarbonising the production of new homes, including the materials, transport, and construction processes. There will inevitably also be further changes beyond 2025 to maximise the benefits of the transition to all electric new homes in the context of a rapidly changing energy system.
The plan is grounded in a model developed by the Carbon Trust which allows us to understand the necessary actions to meet the pathway as well as other dependencies, such as grid decarbonisation and decarbonisation of products.
In parallel to the transition plan, the Future Homes Hub has also developed metrics on behalf of the sector which will enable us to measure annual progress. We can then adapt the plan in response to the wider, changing landscape to help remain on track for net zero.
Click here to find out more about the sector’s net zero transition plan.