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Low Carbon Home

Low Carbon Home brings together news on decarbonising UK homes: heat pumps, solar PV and batteries, EV charging, retrofit and smart energy tariffs. We cover government policy including the Warm Homes Plan and the Future Homes Standard, social housing programmes, installer incentives, and the people and companies shaping the market.

For installers, housebuilders, housing providers, specifiers and homeowners planning low-carbon upgrades. Related coverage: Heat Pumps, Solar PV and Subsidies.

Industry News, Low Carbon Home October 28, 2026

Warm Homes Loan Scheme: Factsheet  

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, The Rt Hon Miatta Fahnbulleh MP and Martin McCluskey MP announce how the government's Warm Homes Loan scheme can help households install clean energy technology and save money on bills. Read more

Low Carbon Home October 23, 2026

Storage is where the real savings start

In the latest issue of Heat Pumps & Renewables Ben Gallizzi, Energy Expert at Uswitch, discusses that batteries are becoming an important addition to solar panels, especially for homes with heat pumps, helping households store excess solar energy and reduce electricity costs. Read more

Low Carbon Home October 13, 2026

The UK backs renewable energy to lower energy bills

New survey data from The Eco Experts’ 2026 Solar Satisfaction Awards has revealed that the majority of UK homeowners back renewable energy to lower their household energy bills, amid a government failure to do so. Read more