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Shari Vahl stays overnight in one of the New Build Homes of the future

Shari Vahl stays overnight in one of the New Build Homes of the future to find out how energy efficient our houses could be.

Shari Vahl stays overnight in a New Build House inside a scientific chamber at the Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford. 

Researchers at the Energy House are currently testing two new homes - one built by Barratts, and one built by Bellway - to see how energy efficient they are.

In 2025 housebuilders have to meet strict new standards on home efficiency.

Shari Vahl stays overnight in the Barratts home, testing the new technology and finding out how efficient the homes will be - both are built with high grade insulation, windows and use heat pumps.

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