New Eco-Home Rules Delayed in England, Leaving Buyers Vulnerable to High Gas Prices

The UK government has pushed back the implementation of stricter energy efficiency regulations for new homes in England, potentially trapping buyers in high-emission houses with soaring utility bills.
Ministers have delayed the introduction of new rules that would require new homes built in England from March 2028 to produce 75% less greenhouse gas emissions than those built to 2013 standards. This delay means buyers of new homes are likely to be locked into high gas prices for years to come.
The so-called


