Ed Miliband Advocates Future Homes Standard to Alleviate Cost-of-Living Crisis in Staffordshire
Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband visited Victoria Gate in Staffordshire to support the introduction of a future homes standard, promoting ‘zero-bills’ new homes by Octopus Energy to combat the cost-of-living crisis and enhance sustainability.
Ed Miliband Highlights Future Homes Standard in Staffordshire Visit
On Wednesday, Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband visited a new housing development in Staffordshire advocating for a future homes standard to aid those impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. The development, Victoria Gate in Stafford, features “zero-bills” new-build homes facilitated by Octopus Energy.
The “zero-bills” initiative by Octopus Energy ensures no energy bills for five years for homes equipped with solar panels, a home battery, and a heat pump. Miliband expressed his support while touring the Bellway Homes development, noting the initiative’s potential to alleviate financial strain and its environmental benefits.
Miliband emphasized the importance of implementing a future homes standard to provide long-term, zero or low energy bills, aligning with efforts to reduce living costs and promote sustainability.
