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Closed New environmental requirements in law for new buildings to reduce emissions

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Add the following requirements to be included in all new buildings (homes or business):
1.Fully solar roof & solar cell windows for electricity generation.
2.Have sufficient insulation installed for EPC grade "A".
3.A large battery capable of 8hrs peak use.
4.A heat pump.
5.EV port.

It is vital the UK do everything possible to reach net zero by 2030 if we are to stop climate change at 1.5 degrees. 2/3rds of climate change emissions come from energy & fuel usage; this could help reduce those.

By legally requiring all new buildings to inc. above tech:

1.These buildings could be reduced to near zero emissions.
2.It could help reduce fuel poverty.
3.It should create new industries & jobs, resulting in cheaper prices for retrofitting to existing buildings in the future.
4.Promote EV usage.

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