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.

Tune in for insights on:

• What defines a Zero Bills home and how the model works
• The technology and clean energy systems enabling energy-free living
• How developers are responding to growing consumer demand
• The role of Zero Bills in meeting the Future Homes Standard
• The importance of partnership and scalability across the supply chain
• Real-world examples, including Thakeham’s Templegate development, where Zero Bills has been the single biggest driver of enquiries

Resources & mentions:

• Zero Bills by Octopus Energy
• Thakeham Homes Templegate
• Urban & Civic Penny Green
• Future Homes Standard

• Brickability Group PLC
• UPOWA

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