New build energy bills are 58% cheaper than older homes

A new build home could save you £183 each month, as well as emitting 61% less carbon annually than an older home, new figures from the HBF reveal.

Thinking of buying a new home this year? Choosing a new build over a house on the secondhand market could save you thousands of pounds each year in energy bills.

The calculations come from new research published by the HBF (Home Builders Federation) based on data from Government EPC registrations of new and existing homes.

It was found that the average new build house uses 64% less energy than older homes, reducing energy bills by up to £183 per month. This equates to an impressive saving of over £2,200 per year – leaving you with more to spend on the things that matter to you.

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When looking at Persimmon Eco Range houses, which are built to Part L regulations, this rises to an annual saving of £2,575.

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A new build means 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%.

If you’re looking for a new home and are interested in an energy-saving new build, view our range of developments across England, Scotland and Wales.

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