A new build home could save you £183 each month
12 August 2024
New figures from the HBF show that energy bills for new builds are 58% cheaper than older properties, and emit 61% less carbon each year.
Opting for a new build home over an older property could save you thousands of pounds each year in energy bills, the HBF (Home Builders Federation) has found.
The recently published calculations were based on data from Government EPC registrations of new and existing homes.
It was found that the average new build property uses 64% less energy than older homes, reducing energy bills by up to £183 per month. This equates to a saving of over £2,200 per year - excellent news for anyone consider a new build home.
Enhanced energy efficiency with Part L homes
When looking at newer Charles Church homes which are built to Part L regulations, this rises to an annual saving of £2,575.
Our Part L homes come with built-in enhanced energy-efficient features, which can include solar panels, air source heat pumps and EV charging points.
Lower carbon emissions
In line with the financial savings a new build can bring, they also produce significantly lower carbon emissions.
Due to 85% of new build homes carrying an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) of A or B, they emit an average of 1.29 tonnes of carbon per year, compared to 3.52 tonnes produced by older properties. This is despite new builds being bigger on average than older counterparts.
This means that the average new build has a carbon saving of 61%, which rises to 65% when referring specifically to houses. When considering Part L homes, the carbon saving increases to 73%.
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If you’re searching for a new home and are considering an energy-efficient new build, view our range of Charles Church developments across England, Scotland and Wales.