‘We need less point scoring’: What party conference season taught us about UK climate action
Summary
The UK Conservative party is considering scrapping new rules that require new homes to include solar panels, heat pumps, and good insulation, which may lead to higher energy bills. Meanwhile, the Green party has changed its stance and now supports some new nuclear power as part of its low-carbon energy plan.Key Facts
- The Conservative party may remove the future homes standard (FHS), which requires new houses to have energy-saving features like solar panels and heat pumps.
- Installing these energy-saving features costs around £5,000 to £8,000 when building but can save over £1,300 yearly on energy bills.
- If these features are added later (retrofitted), it would cost over £20,000.
- The UK needs around 6 million new homes, and not including efficient energy solutions could raise bills for many years.
- The construction industry has already prepared for the FHS by investing in skills and materials.
- The Conservative party also plans to abolish environmental agencies like the Environment Agency and Natural England.
- Experts warn that cutting back on environmental policies may harm the economy and public safety.
- The Green party has shifted its policy to support new nuclear power reactors alongside renewable energy.
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