Zero Carbon Homes Drive Requires ‘Massive Role’ From Home Improvers

A zero carbon home in Wales
(Image credit: James French)

The drive for zero carbon homes will significantly impact home improvers, who have a major role to play in the push to net zero, according to the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). 

The NHIC, an umbrella organisation for the home improvement sector, is leading a private debate in the House of Lords on 14 September, and one of the aims is to develop a zero carbon homes action plan for government, industry and homeowners to follow. 

Jack Woodfield

Jack has worked in journalism for over a decade and was the former News Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating between 2019 until 2023. In his time as News Editor he broke the most relevant and beneficial stories for self builders, extenders and renovators, including the latest news on the construction materials shortage, planning permission and green initiatives. In 2021 he appeared on BBC's The World at One to discuss the government's planning reforms. 

He enjoys testing new tools and gadgets, and having bought his first home in 2013, he has renovated every room and recently finished a garden renovation.

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