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Governments are Preparing for Heat Pumps & Solar PV to be present in New Build Homes!
The UK Government has recently taken another significant step toward decarbonising homes by relaxing planning permission requirements for heat pumps and moving forward with the Future Homes Standard (FHS), due to be announced this Autumn. Together, these changes reinforce the Government’s commitment to making low-carbon technologies such as solar PV and heat pumps standard in all new build properties.
For the team at Unitherm UK, this is an important milestone. We have long recognised the pivotal role that renewable heating and energy solutions will play in the housing sector.
Why These Potential Changes Matter
- Planning permission simplified – By reducing red tape around heat pump installations, it will now be easier and faster for developers to specify these systems on-site.
- Future Homes Standard – From this Autumn, new build properties will need to deliver lower carbon emissions and higher energy efficiency, with technologies like heat pumps and solar PV leading the way.
- Industry momentum – These measures underline a long-term policy direction that developers, installers, and suppliers can plan with confidence.
What This Could Mean for Unitherm UK
As a company at the forefront of providing renewable heating solutions , this is the moment we’ve been preparing for. Our commitment to providing high-quality, efficient, and future-proof heating solutions positions us perfectly to support housebuilders, developers, and contractors as they adapt to these changes.
By aligning ourselves with the new build sector, we’re ensuring that Unitherm UK is not only contributing to the Government’s net zero ambitions, but also supporting our partners in delivering comfortable, sustainable, and regulation-ready homes.
Looking Ahead
These policy shifts confirm the future of home heating is renewable, efficient, and smart. With planning barriers lowered and clear standards being set, the widespread adoption of heat pumps and solar PV is no longer a question of if, but when.
Unitherm UK is ready and excited to be part of this future journey.