Passivhaus News
Here you will find the latest UK Passivhaus news. View our most recent Passivhaus Trust monthly newsletters here. To get the latest news & events straight in your inbox sign-up to the PHT mailing list.
Andy Burnham visits Guy Martin’s 'House Without Bills'
Greater Manchester Mayor commends Stretford Passivhaus retrofit project.
12th February 2026
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
Last chance to book! Component method for residential Passivhaus retrofit
Join us next Wednesday for our second Passivhaus Retrofit Masterclass! We’ll explore a residential project being delivered using the Passivhaus component method - a pragmatic, flexible approach to certification
5th February 2026
Passivhaus Retrofit FAQs
This page answers the most common questions about Passivhaus retrofit, drawing on evidence, real-world projects, and the Passivhaus Trust’s role as the UK’s leading source of expertise on the Passivhaus standard.
3rd February 2026
Passivhaus retrofit: Warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes
Discovered Passivhaus retrofit through Guy Martin's House Without Bills on Channel 4, and curious for more? The programme highlights how existing homes can be upgraded to dramatically reduce energy use and running costs.
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
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