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Written question asked by Baroness Hayman (Crossbench) on Monday, 24 February 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2025. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Private Rented Housing: Energy

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what powers they have to alter the minimum mandated energy standards for the private rented sector.

Answer

The Energy Act 2011 is the primary legislation which gives government the powers to amend the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, which set minimum energy efficiency standards for the private rented sector. Government has launched a consultation on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in the domestic private rented sector on 7th February 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5112
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Energy Private rented housing Standards
Link
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