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UK housebuilders have successfully lobbied the government to exclude battery storage requirements from the upcoming Future Homes Standard, which will mandate solar panels and high insulation. Critics argue that this exclusion limits energy efficiency and increases reliance on imported gas, despite research suggesting that homes equipped with solar, heat pumps, and batteries could save up to £1,350 annually on energy bills. The industry contends that the high upfront costs of battery systems, ranging from £3,000 to over £10,000, justify the omission.