Shaping a Greener Tomorrow
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Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, the podcast that dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment. Hosted by UPOWA Managing Director, Paul Terry, this series brings together industry-leading voices – from sustainability consultants, housebuilders and developers to product and technology manufacturers. Together, we’ll be tackling the biggest topics and trends shaping the industry, from the transition to net-zero and implications of new legislation and standards, to the challenges of skills shortages and the integration of smart tech and sustainable innovation.
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The podcast covers a range of critical topics within the built environment, including the transition to net-zero, implications of the Future Homes Standard, strategies for skills shortage challenges, and the integration of smart technologies. For instance, the inaugural episode examines sustainable home design and construction practices, highlighting case studies such as Barratt Redrow’s innovative approaches to housing challenges like decarbonization and affordability.
Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, the podcast that dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment. Hosted by UPOWA Managing Director, Paul Terry, this series brings together industry-leading voices – from sustainability consultants, housebuilders and developers to product and technology manufacturers. Together, we’ll be tackling the biggest topics and trends shaping the industry, from the transition to net-zero and implications of new legislation and standards, to the challenges of skills shortages and the integration of smart tech and sustainable innovation.
As the UK housing industry faces rising energy costs and prepares for the Future Homes Standard, one concept is redefining what’s possible for energy, affordability, and sustainability — Zero Bills homes.
In this episode of Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, Hannah McCarthy, Head of Zero Bills at Octopus Energy, joins host and UPOWA Managing Director Paul Terry to discuss how homes can be designed, built, and powered with no energy bills for at least ten years.
From the technology making it possible to the partnerships driving its rollout, this conversation explores how the Zero Bills model is helping housebuilders and developers deliver low-carbon homes that meet changing regulations and consumer expectations.
Tune in for insights on:
- What defines a Zero Bills home and how the model works
- The technology and clean energy systems enabling energy-free living
- How developers are responding to growing consumer demand
- The role of Zero Bills in meeting the Future Homes Standard
- The importance of partnership and scalability across the supply chain
- Real-world examples, including Thakeham’s Templegate development, where Zero Bills has been the single biggest driver of enquiries
Resources & mentions:
- Zero Bills by Octopus Energy
- Thakeham Homes Templegate
- Urban & Civic Penny Green
- Future Homes Standard
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