Energy-efficient new homes

The benefits of buying new low carbon homes

Research by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) shows that new homes are much more environmentally friendly than older equivalent properties, emitting just 1.3 tonnes of carbon a year, compared to the 3.5 tonnes that existing properties emit.

At Places for People, we design and build our homes to maximise energy efficiency, using energy-saving lighting, eco-appliances and water-saving devices as well as excellent insulation to reduce your carbon footprint and keep your utility costs down. Our homes are rated from A-C.

Buying a new-build home can be good for your bank balance too. The HBF calculates that on average, new build homeowners could save £1,884 on their annual energy bills (compared with purchasers of older properties), rising to over £2,400 for houses specifically.

Your brand-new Places for People energy-efficient home also comes with a 10-year warranty, meaning you can move in with peace of mind, without the worry of expensive structural repairs.

Energy and cost efficiency - key features

Everything about your home – from the way we design and build it to the systems and appliances that make it work – is aimed at cutting your energy use and making your bills more affordable.

• Forward-thinking fabric design – we build well-insulated homes designed to maximise energy efficiency and reduce running costs, now and in the future
• Energy-efficient lighting – LED light fittings and bulbs lower energy use as well as your bills
• Eco-appliances – most of our fitted appliances are A rated so cheaper to run
• Water-saving devices – our kitchen and bathroom fittings save both water and money
• Controlled ventilation – our sustainable homes across the UK come with good ventilation systems for a comfortable environment
• Car charging points – at least one for every house at our newest developments encourages greener travel
• Double-glazed windows – benefit from a reduction in heat loss, noise and energy payments
• Seasonally efficient – we’re now starting to build homes that reduce the risk of overheating in the warmer months

Sustainable living - key features

• Accessible neighbourhoods
  We don’t just build sustainable homes across the UK; we create Communities where you can thrive! Places within easy reach of all the services and facilities you need – from shops, restaurants and leisure facilities to schools, businesses and healthcare – to reduce your carbon footprint.
• Connectivity
  Our walkable Communities promote sustainable travel options through footpaths, cycle ways and close proximity to local bus routes. For venturing further afield, major road and rail networks are conveniently nearby. Our Full Fibre network helps with staying connected.
• More green spaces
  Our low carbon homes offer the chance to live in a natural environment, close to beautiful green and recreational spaces. We go to great lengths to protect local biodiversity, wherever possible incorporating ponds, woodland and wildlife habitats into neighbourhood design.
• Love local
  Our thriving communities allow you to live sustainably, supporting local suppliers and even embracing the opportunity to grow your own. Many of our developments feature allotments, with regular farmers’ markets allowing you to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce – minus the carbon emissions!