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Creating low-energy, low-carbon and low-bills homes is a critical consideration for self builders The legal framework for new dwellings’ energy performance is enshrined in Building Regs, with guidance on how to meet those regulations outlined in Approved Document L – Conservation of Fuel and Power. Part L was last updated in 2021, setting significantly stricter targets for CO2 emissions from new housing – areduction of 31% compared to the previous standard. In England, those changes came into force in June 2022 (taking effect in Wales from November 2022). Scotland has made similar – if slightly more rigorous – updates to its own Section 6 (energy) rules, effective from February 2023. For simplicity, in this article we’ll be largely focusing on the England & Wales updates. Given it typically takes a year or more to get from concept to starting on site, we’re only now beginning to see the impact on projects breaking ground. So, what do you need to know to ensure your new home meets the regs and achieves your energy goals?
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