UK housebuilder Redrow announced this week they are to fit heat pumps along with underfloor heating as standard in all new developments.
In a bid to future-proof new homes, this comes as good news to customers looking to reduce both their carbon footprint and energy bills. The government has proposed to make all new build properties gas-free from 2025, as part of their commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2025.
The last 12 months have seen an increase in demand for energy-efficient living, with 74% of UK adults placing more importance on efficiency than they did just a year ago.
Redrow homes are 63% more efficient than the builds of the 1970s, and they are looking to improve on modern gains made over recent years through air-source heat pumps. With homeowners preferring open living spaces, underfloor heating will benefit this style of living, while removing the need for radiators creates a bigger living area.
Matthew Pratt, Redrow’s CEO, said: “We are committed to further improving the energy efficiency of our homes while maintaining our reputation for best-in-class build quality and design. We will shortly go above and beyond regulatory requirements, future-proofing our homes and helping our customers lower their energy use. We know how important energy efficiency is to our customers and we’re proud to be investing in newer, greener technology and leading the way by offering these energy-efficient features. This will provide the opportunity for our customers to reduce their costs and carbon footprint simultaneously.
“The move to air source heat pumps will ensure our future homes are ‘zero-carbon ready’ for when the grid is decarbonised and supports our goal of achieving science-based net-zero emissions no later than 2050 across our operations, homes, and supply chain.”
Working in partnership with Mitsubishi, Vaillant, and Daiken for installation, each offers a training centre and facilities to enable installers to make a smooth transition away from gas boilers.
For more information, visit https://www.redrow.co.uk
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