Wales’ first Zero Bills homes now for sale in Cardiff
Wales’ first Zero Bills homes now for sale in Cardiff
Four new homes in Cardiff come with no energy bills for 10 years – guaranteed.
We’ve teamed up with Octopus Energy to bring Wales its first-ever Zero Bills homes. These four homes at Willowbrook North are now on the market, offering buyers a decade of zero energy bills through Octopus’ innovative Zero Bills smart tariff.
Each home is fitted with solar panels, a heat pump and a home battery – all working together to generate and store clean energy. It’s a simple idea with a big impact: no energy bills for 10 years, guaranteed*.
This is part of Cardiff Living – our long-standing partnership with Cardiff Council – which is delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes across the city.
Together, we’re fighting fuel poverty and helping residents live more sustainably.
The launch comes as the Welsh Government opens a consultation on making solar panels and low-carbon heating systems standard in all new homes. It’s a clear signal that the future of housing in Wales is green, affordable and built to last.
Octopus Energy plans to deliver 100,000 Zero Bills homes by 2030. The initiative has already launched in Germany, New Zealand and across the UK, with more than 1,200 homes accredited so far – spanning affordable rent, private sale and shared ownership.
More information on Octopus’ Zero Bills can be found here. For more information on the site at Willowbrook North, view our Cardiff Living website.
With Zero Bills we’re proving that it’s possible to live comfortably and sustainably without ever worrying about energy bills.
“We want Zero Bills homes to be the norm everywhere, and delivering these homes with Wates is an exciting next step on that journey. Together, we’re setting the standard for sustainable homes across Wales, while helping families slash their bills.”
Nigel Banks
Zero Bills Director at Octopus Energy
This partnership with Octopus Energy is a game-changer for homeowners. As rising energy costs remain a concern for many, our Zero Bills homes offer certainty about bills for residents and deliver a new standard in sustainable living.
“These homes are smart, efficient and future-ready – combining cutting-edge technology with thoughtful design to provide comfort, value and peace of mind. It’s a proud moment for Cardiff and a blueprint for what’s possible across the UK.”
Edward Rees
Regional Managing Director at Wates Residential
Sustainability is at the heart of our housing development programme, and we are proud to see the Cardiff Living scheme delivering innovative solutions not just in our new council homes, but in private homes being delivered via our partnership too.
“Renewable technologies like solar panels and heat pumps in our new council properties help tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions, supporting our One Planet Cardiff vision for a net zero city and making sustainable living accessible to even more residents.”
Councillor Lynda Thorne
Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities at Cardiff Council
