Mandate green design into planning requirements, say property experts

The report, co-authored by property consultancy Bidwells and architecture firm Perkins and Will, notes that despite the UK government becoming the first to legislate for a net-zero target by 2050, “the property industry is yet to make substantial progress in driving down emissions.” 

Analysis from Bidwells shows that all properties in England rated D-G on their energy performance certificates had a potential energy bill of £21.3bn a year – a figure that could be brought down to £15.2bn if the properties were brought up to at least a C standard, saving £6bn on household energy bills.