Passivhaus News
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Guy Martin's 'House Without Bills'
Passivhaus retrofit takes centre stage in Channel 4 programme Guy Martin’s 'House Without Bills' on Monday 9 February 2026 at 9pm.
6th February 2026
Passivhaus retrofit: Warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes
Passivhaus retrofit is a way of upgrading existing homes to make them warmer, healthier and more energy efficient. Using proven Passivhaus principles, it helps reduce heat loss, improve comfort and cut energy demand; whether improvements are made all at once or step by step over time. The Passivhaus Trust provides guidance, real-life case studies and learning resources to help homeowners understand what’s possible and take the next step with confidence.
2nd February 2026
Passivhaus Trust Newsletter - January 2026
Welcome to the Passivhaus Trusts January highlights! Wrap up warm and get stuck into this month's newsletter.
29th January 2026
Tune in to Passivhaus retrofit
Passivhaus retrofit is set to appear on national television in February, as part of a Channel 4 programme with Guy Martin.
28th January 2026
Stretford Passivhaus retrofit TV makeover
The deep retrofit of a modest Manchester semi-detached home to the Passivhaus retrofit (EnerPHit) standard will feature in the Channel 4 programme Guy Martin's 'House without bills', which will air on Monday 9 February 2026.
27th January 2026
The Warm Homes Plan - Passivhaus Trust response
The Passivhaus Trust's response to the UK Government's Warm Homes Plan, announced on 21 January 2026
22nd January 2026
Making low-carbon heating go further with Passivhaus Plus
The government’s new Warm Homes Plan places a welcome emphasis on scaling up heat pumps and expanding renewable energy generation. These measures are essential if the UK is to decarbonise home heating and reduce reliance on fossil fuels - this is where the Passivhaus Plus and Premium standards provide a vital solution.
21st January 2026
Newham proves councils can with 70 new Passivhaus homes!
Another success for Newham Council’s ambitious Passivhaus housing programme, John Street demonstrates how Passivhaus can be successfully delivered at scale for affordable housing, providing high-quality, low-energy homes that prioritise comfort and health, while significantly reducing energy bills for residents.
20th January 2026
Last chance to book! Scaling up Passivhaus Retrofit.
Join us online on 21st January for the first instalment of our NEW Passivhaus Retrofit Masterclass webinar series!
14th January 2026
What next for the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy?
The Scottish Government’s Passivhaus Equivalent policy is on track to make significant changes to building standards according to an update published on 19th December 2025. The progress report sets out some useful indicators of the direction of travel and outlines the next steps following the Stage 1 consultation in July 2024. A Stage 2 consultation on the policy will be launched later in 2026, which will give more detail on the policy proposals with a range of options.
2nd January 2026
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