As the UK housing industry faces rising energy costs and prepares for the Future Homes Standard, one concept is redefining what’s possible for energy, affordability, and sustainability — Zero Bills homes.
In this episode of Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, Hannah McCarthy, Head of Zero Bills at Octopus Energy, joins host and UPOWA Managing Director Paul Terry to discuss how homes can be designed, built, and powered with no energy bills for at least ten years.
From the technology making it possible to the partnerships driving its rollout, this conversation explores how the Zero Bills model is helping housebuilders and developers deliver low-carbon homes that meet changing regulations and consumer expectations.
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Welcome to Shaping a Greener Tomorrow – a podcast that dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment in the UK.
Our host is Paul Terry, Managing Director at UPOWA and this season he’ll be speaking to industry-leading experts from across the built environment supply chain. From sustainability consultants, housebuilders and developers to product and technology manufacturers.
We’ll be tackling the biggest topics and trends impacting the industry, from the transition to net-zero and implications of new legislation and standards, to the challenges of skills shortages and the integration of smart tech and sustainable innovation.
We’re here to uncover practical solutions, share success stories and offer insights to help navigate the evolving landscape of housebuilding and construction in the UK.
Tune in and join the conversation as we inspire change to help shape a more sustainable future for the built environment.
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As the UK housebuilding industry prepares for the Future Homes Standard and aims to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2030, how do we futureproof homes while keeping them affordable and buildable at scale?
In our debut episode of Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, Danielle Michalska-Morris Senior Group Technical Innovation Manager at Barratt Redrow PLC joins host and UPOWA’s Managing Director Paul Terry to discuss how rethinking home design, leveraging renewable technologies and modern methods of construction, and fostering industry-wide collaboration can accelerate the delivery of sustainable housing.
From smart tech in Denmark to timber frame systems in the US, Danielle explains how international best practice is shaping Barratt Redrow’s approach — and why no single solution will work for every home. It’s about data, flexibility, and putting the homeowner at the centre of the design journey.
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