Sustainability is at the heart of all our developments, with our flagship Highfields Green development being delivered to our very latest sustainable specification. As a responsible home builder, we are committed to creating energy-efficient homes that minimise environmental impact while maximising comfort, affordability, and long-term value for homeowners.
If you’re looking for energy-efficient homes in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire that help you cut costs while reducing your environmental impact, Cannon Kirk is a sustainable builder committed to creating homes designed for the future. Our new build homes provide superior comfort and style while incorporating modern construction methods to enhance energy efficiency, helping you as a homeowner to reduce both your bills and your carbon footprint.
Choosing a Cannon Kirk new build home isn’t just about modern design and quality craftsmanship – it’s also a smart financial decision. Thanks to advanced insulation, high-spec heating systems, and energy-saving appliances, new build homes use 55% less energy than older properties. This translates into an average saving of £2,200 per year on household energy bills for new homeowners.
New homes are designed to meet strict environmental standards, resulting in significantly reduced carbon emissions. The average new build home produces 2.8 fewer tonnes of CO₂ per year compared to older properties, equivalent to removing a return flight from London to Tokyo from your carbon footprint.
This emphasis on resource consumption was once found only in eco houses, but it is now the norm in every new Cannon Kirk home. These savings don’t just benefit the environment either; they also make a noticeable difference in your everyday expenses, ensuring that a new build home is not only an investment in a greener lifestyle but also in long-term affordability.
Our latest 2025 specification is designed to set new standards in energy efficiency and sustainability. While all our developments offer high-quality homes, Highfields Green in Littleport, Cambridgeshire has been designed to an advanced specification that reflects the very latest in sustainable construction.
✔ Solar panels fitted as standard to every home, providing renewable energy and reducing reliance on the grid.
✔ Electric vehicle (EV) charging points to support greener transport options.
✔ Hedgehog-friendly fencing to ensure wildlife can move freely throughout the development.
✔ High-performance insulation to minimise heat loss and maintain a comfortable temperature year-round.
✔ Advanced double glazing to enhance thermal efficiency and soundproofing.
✔ Smart heating controls to optimise energy use and reduce unnecessary consumption.
✔ Sustainable drainage systems designed to manage rainwater effectively and prevent local flooding.
Homes at our Romans Walk development in Caistor, Lincolnshire benefits from sustainable features, including high levels of insulation, double glazing, energy-efficient appliances, and water-efficient sanitary ware. As a result, these homes emit less carbon and offer much lower running costs than an equivalently sized existing house.
At Cannon Kirk, sustainability goes beyond energy efficiency. We believe that every home should be part of a thriving natural environment, so for our latest Highfields Green development, we have implemented a suite of wildlife measures.
By integrating log piles throughout the sites, we create natural refuges for insects and invertebrates, which in turn support hedgehogs, birds, and other small animals. Hedgehog highways allow these much-loved creatures to move freely between gardens, while bird and bat boxes provide essential nesting spaces to encourage local wildlife.
These eco house-style features help to boost biodiversity, ensuring that each development works in harmony with nature. A community that welcomes wildlife isn’t just better for the environment – it’s better for people too, enhancing well-being and creating a greener, healthier place to live.
Energy isn’t the only resource that new build homes save. On average, new homes use 27% less water than the UK average, thanks to features such as dual-flush toilets, aerated taps, and water-efficient appliances. Over the course of a year, this adds up to a saving of 34,000 litres per household, enough to fill 3,360 Olympic-sized swimming pools when scaled across all new build homes!
With increasing concerns about water scarcity, having a home designed with conservation in mind ensures that you are reducing unnecessary consumption without even having to think about it. And if your home is on a water meter, these savings add up to £126 off your annual water bill – just one more way a modern Cannon Kirk home is designed to be cost-effective and sustainable.
Cannon Kirk developments aren’t just about building sustainable homes; we’re also creating well-connected, greener, and thriving communities. Our new build developments are strategically located near rural towns and villages in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, with existing amenities and public transport links helping to reduce car dependency and lower emissions. With local schools, healthcare, and shops within easy reach, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance between countryside charm and everyday convenience. The eco house ideals of sustainability and connection to nature are evident in every Cannon Kirk development.
Living in an energy-efficient home doesn’t stop at lower utility bills – it also extends to the entire way our communities are designed. Our developments focus on accessibility, ensuring that you have easy access to walking and cycling routes, reducing your reliance on cars while embracing a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.
One of the biggest misconceptions about energy-efficient homes is that they come with a hefty price tag. However, with a green new build home from Cannon Kirk, the opposite is true. Thanks to modern construction techniques and built-in energy efficiency, you’ll enjoy a well-priced home that costs less to run while maintaining the highest levels of comfort.
New homes require significantly less maintenance compared to older properties, meaning fewer unexpected repair costs. No need to worry about replacing outdated boilers, fixing leaky roofs, or upgrading old windows; our energy-efficient homes are move-in ready and built to last.
If you’re looking for a sustainable, energy-efficient home in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire that offers both cost savings and environmental green benefits, explore Cannon Kirk’s latest developments today. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a growing family, or someone looking to downsize while reducing your carbon footprint, we are building homes with your needs in mind.
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Source: Home Builders Federation
