In the first of this panel series, Parliamentarians and industry representatives gather to outline the steps to decarbonising home heat including how to address the skills gap and workforce capacity, build consumer confidence, grid infrastructure requirements, and highlighting the need for policy continuity outside of spending review and election cycles. 

Future Homes Standard. Due to apply to new homes from 2025, we will focus on the changes needed for building regulations, how we meet supply chain challenges and consider the perspectives from buyers and developers.

Panellists, chaired by Bim Afolami M, included:

•        David Adams – Strategic Advisor to the Future Homes Hub
•       Bukky Bird – Group Sustainability Director – Barratt Developments
•       Michael Cottrell – Director of Strategy & Partnerships – Octopus Energy
•       Chris Hewett – CEO of Solar Energy UK
•       Ian Rippin – CEO of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)