As low carbon technologies become normal features of new homes, securing right-sized electrical connections at the right time becomes much more critical.
Published as part of the Future Homes Standard Essentials series, this short guide is split into three sections to give key considerations and differences of new all electric homes, outline the activities and information required for a grid application, and inform the homebuilder where to find the technical resources to help set up a development for success.
FHS Essential #2: Prioritise grid availability
For all‑electric housing developments, securing a suitable grid connection is critical and must be considered at the earliest stages so that risks can be factored into land‑purchase decisions and managed through design.
In this film, Mark White from Bargate shares his experience of engaging multi-utility services to help secure grid connections for new developments.