Is Your Development FHS Ready?

Are you Future Homes Standard ready?

The Future Homes Standard represents the most significant upgrade to how we build homes in England in a generation. Set to take effect from 2027, the new regulations will require every new home to produce 75–80% fewer carbon emissions — achieved through solar PV on almost every new roof, low-carbon heating systems such as air source heat pumps replacing gas boilers, and enhanced building fabric performance including improved airtightness.

For developers, this is a clear signal: the homes being designed today must be ready for a low-carbon future. For homeowners, it means stepping into a home that is cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in, and built to perform for decades — not just pass a minimum standard. The FHS doesn’t just raise the bar. It redefines what a new home should be.

The Future Homes Standard is coming. Are you ready?

The FHS requires new homes in England to produce 75–80% fewer carbon emissions than current Building Regulations. For most developers, that means three things:

Solar PV on every roof — sized to meaningfully offset the home’s energy demand
Low-carbon heating — heat pumps replace gas boilers as standard
High-performance building fabric — better insulation, airtightness and ventilation

Solar is no longer optional. The question isn’t whether to install it — it’s how much, what specification, and who pays for it.

Check your house type specification in 60 seconds

Our FHS Ready assessment takes your current house type specification and tells you exactly what needs to change to meet the Future Homes Standard — with a focus on the solar and energy requirements that matter most to your build programme.

How it works:

Tell us about your house type — select from detached, semi-detached, terraced, or apartment. Enter number of bedrooms and approximate floor area.
Current spec — what heating system is planned? Is solar already in the specification? If so, what size system?
Roof details — primary roof orientation, pitch, and any known shading constraints.
Get your results — a personalised FHS compliance summary showing where you stand today, what gaps exist, and a recommended solar + battery specification to close them.

Solar that meets FHS — at zero cost to you

Gryd funds, installs and manages solar + battery systems on new-build homes. Developers get homes with FHS-compliant solar without adding to build cost. Homeowners get cheaper, cleaner energy from day one.

For developers:

£0 upfront cost per plot — Gryd funds the hardware
Systems sized to maximise bill savings, not just meet FHS minimums
Works across all tenures: private sale, affordable, build-to-rent
Solutions for both single family homes and apartment buildings

For homeowners:

~20% energy bill reduction from day one
70%+ energy covered by solar + battery
Fixed subscription price for 25 years — protection from energy price volatility and future inflation
The option to take ownership available at any time

FAQs

What is the Future Homes Standard?

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is a set of updated Building Regulations for new homes in England. It requires new homes to produce 75–80% fewer carbon emissions than homes built under the 2013 regulations. It mandates low-carbon heating (such as heat pumps), improved building fabric, and — critically — solar PV on new-build roofs.

When does the Future Homes Standard come into effect?

The FHS regulations are expected to be published in Q1 2026, with legislation laid by late 2026 and a transition period ending in late 2027. From 2028, all new homes must comply.

Does the FHS require solar panels on new homes?

Yes. The FHS is expected to mandate solar PV on new-build homes as part of achieving the required carbon emission reductions. The exact sizing requirements will depend on house type, roof area, and orientation, but solar is a core component of compliance.

How much solar does a new home need under FHS?

The exact specification is currently unknown but its expected to be a proportion of the ground floor area, possibly 30-40%. A typical 3-bedroom semi-detached home may need a 3–4 kWp system to meet the minimum requirement. Gryd recommends larger systems paired with battery storage to maximise energy coverage and homeowner savings.

What does Gryd's zero-cost solar model mean for developers?

Gryd funds the full cost of solar PV and battery hardware through an SPV financing structure. Developers pay nothing to add full scale solar and battery systems to homes. Homeowners pay a fixed monthly subscription that delivers bill savings from day one, with an ownership option available at any time.

Can Gryd help with homes that already have solar in the spec?

Yes. Many developers are specifying minimum-compliant 3–4 panel systems. Gryd can upgrade these to full-scale solar + battery systems that genuinely reduce bills — at no additional cost to the developer.