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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Will Durrant

‘Sunshine Bill’ plan for solar panels on new homes rejected by Government

Max Wilkinson’s said his Bill would have brought down energy bill costs (PA/Andrew Matthews) - (PA Wire)

A proposed law aiming to force housebuilders to install new solar panels on the roof of every new home has failed to get Government backing.

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the Government could not support Liberal Democrat Max Wilkinson’s proposals – known as the Sunshine Bill – as Labour would be formally announcing amendments to its Future Homes and Future Buildings Standards later this year.

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