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title: Homes that help the planet and put money in your pocket
description: Latest figures show that living in a new build could greatly reduce your household’s energy footprint. According to the Watt a Save report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), new builds are 66% more energy efficient than older properties. On top of that, they release 61% less harmful carbon into the atmosphere.
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# [Homes that help the planet and put money in your pocket](https://blog.anwylhomes.co.uk/blog/homes-that-help-the-planet-and-put-money-in-your-pocket)

 Written by [Anwyl Homes](https://blog.anwylhomes.co.uk/blog/author/anwyl-homes) | 27 Jun 2024

**The latest figures show just how energy-efficient new homes are compared to older properties. As well as helping to save the planet, your new home could save you over £2,000 on your energy bills.**

Whether it’s separating our recycling, keeping showers short or cycling to work, we all like to do our bit for the planet. One of the biggest ways to make a difference isn’t our car or our dinners, it’s the home we live in.

Latest figures show that living in a new build could greatly reduce your household’s energy footprint. According to the [Watt a Save](https://www.hbf.co.uk/policy/wattasave/) report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), new builds are 66% more energy efficient than older properties. On top of that, they release 61% less harmful carbon into the atmosphere.

You might have seen traffic light energy ratings when you buy a new fridge or washing machine. They tell you how energy-efficient something is. The equivalent for houses is called an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and it works in much the same way. According to the HBF, 85% of new builds achieve the highest EPC ratings of A or B compared to less than 5% of older properties.

And there’s more: as well as going easy on the planet, your energy-efficient home is easier on your wallet too. New builds with an A or B rating can save homeowners up to £2,575 per year in energy bills. That’s the cost of your next summer holiday!

Check out the [full report](https://www.hbf.co.uk/policy/wattasave/).

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