Clean heat installations required in new builds from 2025

Government offering fee-free amendments

People with active building control applications for new buildings, and those working in the heating and construction trades, are being urged to check that their heating system plans comply with new regulations. 

It comes ahead of a ban on the installation of fossil fuel heating systems in new builds.

That comes into force 1 January 2025.

The Isle of Man Government is offering fee-free amendments for anyone needing to adjust their building plans to a permitted clean heat alternative.

Anyone having a fossil fuel heating system installed in a new building prior to the ban, or who has already fully commissioned one, must obtain a dated certificate from their heating engineer to demonstrate compliance. 

This document will be necessary to obtain sign-off from Building Control.

Building Control has been able to reject all applications submitted since January 2024 that include a fossil fuel boiler, oil tank, or gas supply - unless the plan stipulated a non-fossil fuel alternative in case the work was not completed this year.

Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber said: “By moving towards cleaner, low carbon heating systems in new builds we are taking decisive action to prevent and reduce embedding new carbon emissions, promoting sustainable development across the Island.

"I encourage all residents, businesses, and industry professionals to stay informed and support this transition to a greener future, in line with Our Island Plan.”

Anyone with further queries can contact the Climate Change Transformation Team at climatechange@gov.im.