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Written question asked by Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy Performance Certificates: Private Rented Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what financial support will be available to private landlords to meet the proposed EPC C standard by 1 October 2030.

Answer

Support is currently available to help landlords improve their properties, including through the Warm Homes: Local Grant and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and a zero-rate of VAT until March 2027 on energy saving measures. An eligibility tool is available at the government webpage ‘Find Ways to Save Energy in your Home’ (www.gov.uk/improve-energy-efficiency), which provides tailored recommendations for home improvements to increase energy efficiency and clean heat.

More widely, we are continuing to explore longer term options to stimulate greater availability of private finance options. As part of the Warm Homes Plan, government will establish a Strategic Partnership with the green home finance sector, to help build and diversify the range of green financing options available from the broader market.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12479
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Finance Private rented housing Energy performance certificates
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk