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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the Energy Performance Certificate methodology for determining eligibility for Government-funded low-carbon heating and energy-efficiency schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the Energy Performance Certificate methodology for determining eligibility for Government-funded low-carbon heating and energy-efficiency schemes.
The government is reforming Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to ensure they provide a more complete assessment of a home's energy performance. We will introduce four headline metrics for domestic EPCs: Fabric Performance, Heating System, Smart Readiness and Energy Cost.
Moving from a single headline metric to a suite of complementary metrics will allow government schemes to choose the metrics most relevant to their objectives when determining eligibility and targeting support. The government is considering the interaction between reformed EPCs and government-funded energy efficiency and low-carbon heating schemes as part of the development of both future schemes and EPC reforms.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Renters' Rights Act, EPC Band C requirements and licensing on the supply of privately rented homes in university cities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Renters' Rights Act, EPC Band C requirements and licensing on the supply of privately rented homes in university cities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of the requirement for all rental properties to obtain a level of C for the Energy Performance Certificate on homeowners, and whether exemptions have been considered for properties...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of the requirement for all rental properties to obtain a level of C for the Energy Performance Certificate on homeowners, and whether exemptions have been considered for properties...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what criteria his Department is using to define smart readiness for the purposes of the secondary compliance metric under the proposed new EPC framework for private rented properties; and what estimate he has made of the typical cost...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what criteria his Department is using to define smart readiness for the purposes of the secondary compliance metric under the proposed new EPC framework for private rented properties; and what estimate he has made of the typical cost...
Landlords in the private rented sector are expected to comply with minimum energy efficiency standards by meeting EPC C against the Fabric Performance metric and then EPC C against either the Smart Readiness or Heating System metric.
The Home Energy Model: Energy Performance Certificate consultation sought views on how smart readiness should be defined, including the role of technologies such as solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage and smart meters.
The government is currently reviewing consultation responses and will publish its response later this year. An estimate of costs based on the policy proposals consulted on was set out in the PRS MEES impact assessment published on 16 January.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department plans to publish the finalised Home Energy Model band boundaries that will define compliance with the new EPC C standard for private rented properties ahead of the 1 October 2030 deadline.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department plans to publish the finalised Home Energy Model band boundaries that will define compliance with the new EPC C standard for private rented properties ahead of the 1 October 2030 deadline.
The government's Home Energy Model: Energy Performance Certificate consultation closed in March. The consultation included questions on the proposed C rating requirements across the Fabric Performance, Heating System and Smart Readiness metrics, which will underpin minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector from 2030.
We are currently reviewing consultation responses and will publish the Government Response later this year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the capacity of the retrofit and domestic energy assessor supply chain to complete upgrades to approximately 2.5 million private rented properties by 1 October 2030; and what steps his Department is taking...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the capacity of the retrofit and domestic energy assessor supply chain to complete upgrades to approximately 2.5 million private rented properties by 1 October 2030; and what steps his Department is taking...
We are committed to supporting the training and upskilling of retrofit workers. Our £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, the biggest public investment in home upgrades in British history, will support up to 180,000 additional jobs in energy efficiency and clean heating by 2030.
In April, we announced plans to train up to 18,000 skilled workers to install heat pumps, fit solar panels, install insulation, and work on heat networks, through extending the Heat Training Grant, launching the Warm Homes Skills Programme, and updating the apprenticeship framework.
We also recently established the Warm Homes Plan Workforce Taskforce, co-led by DESNZ and the Trades Union Congress, which will meet regularly with the specific aim of facilitating the transition, creation, and growth of a workforce which meets the evolving demand generated by the Warm Homes Plan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent estimate he has made of the number of private rented properties that will qualify for an exemption from the proposed EPC C standard by 1 October 2030 on the grounds of (a) high cost, (b) property...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent estimate he has made of the number of private rented properties that will qualify for an exemption from the proposed EPC C standard by 1 October 2030 on the grounds of (a) high cost, (b) property...
The most recent impact assessment was published on 21 January 2026, alongside the government response to the consultation on raising the minimum energy efficiency standard to EPC C by 2030 for privately rented homes.
The assessment outlines which exemptions have predominantly been registered on the PRS MEES Exemptions Register currently, and which of the existing and new exemptions are accounted for in the latest modelling. More information on this is available on GOV.UK.
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.
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.
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the carbon emissions reductions expected from the proposed EPC B requirement for larger buildings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the carbon emissions reductions expected from the proposed EPC B requirement for larger buildings.
We will be publishing our impact assessment, which will include the estimated carbon savings, alongside our government response in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the capital cost to landlords of bringing buildings over 1,000 square metres up to EPC B by 2031.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the capital cost to landlords of bringing buildings over 1,000 square metres up to EPC B by 2031.
As non-domestic buildings vary greatly, the upfront costs of energy efficiency improvements will vary across building size.
We will be publishing our impact assessment, which will include the estimated capital and installation costs, alongside our government response in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the requirement to use an existing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to determine eligibility for insulation funding where that EPC was produced prior to the subsequent...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the requirement to use an existing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to determine eligibility for insulation funding where that EPC was produced prior to the subsequent...
Support is available for households to install insulation, alongside measures such as heat pumps and solar PV, through the Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG) and the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF). These schemes take a whole‑house approach, with assessments carried out by qualified professionals to determine the most appropriate improvements for each property.
Where Grant Recipients of the WH:LG expect that the energy performance of a home has changed since the most recent Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) was produced, they should ensure a new EPC is created to properly assess eligibility.
Government is reforming EPCs to provide a clearer and more accurate picture of a building’s performance, including through the introduction of metrics covering fabric, heating systems, smart readiness and energy costs.
We will launch EPC reforms in the second half of 2027.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many buildings occupied by the public sector currently require Display Energy Certificates, and of these how many have ratings in each of the defined performance categories between A and G.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many buildings occupied by the public sector currently require Display Energy Certificates, and of these how many have ratings in each of the defined performance categories between A and G.
All buildings occupied by public authorities, with a total useful floor area of 250m2 or greater and frequently visited by the public are required to display a Display Energy Certificate (DEC). It is the building occupier’s responsibility to determine whether a DEC is required. The Government does not hold a definitive list of buildings that must have a DEC. Information on the number of lodged DECs, including the number of certificates in operational rating bands from A to G, is available on gov.uk here.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of enabling stand alone batteries (without solar PV) to contribute towards a properties EPC rating.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of enabling stand alone batteries (without solar PV) to contribute towards a properties EPC rating.
In the Home Energy Model (HEM): Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) consultation, we proposed how technologies including batteries could contribute to future EPC ratings.
The introduction of HEM will enable a half hour resolution that can more accurately estimate the impact of batteries on a home’s energy performance.
We are currently reviewing the consultation responses, including on the weighting of the different technologies in the EPC metrics. We will publish a Government Response by the end of the year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether it is his intention for modern high heat retention storage heaters to meet the future requirements for achieving EPC C and if he will make a statement on the timelines for implementing the new Home Energy Model.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether it is his intention for modern high heat retention storage heaters to meet the future requirements for achieving EPC C and if he will make a statement on the timelines for implementing the new Home Energy Model.
In the Home Energy Model (HEM): Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) consultation, we proposed that electric heating with thermal storage – where its efficiency and use of off-peak electricity result in lower annual emissions than an equivalent direct electric system – would typically achieve a C rating or above. We are analysing consultation responses and will publish a Government Response by the end of the year. This consultation related to EPCs in England and Wales and the Scottish Government is developing its own policies for reformed EPCs.
HEM will be introduced as a methodology for demonstrating compliance with the English Future Home Standard (FHS) in the coming months and for EPCs in the second half of 2027.
This briefing outlines the various financial support available across the UK for installing energy efficient measures, heating and renewable energy in homes.
This briefing outlines the various financial support available across the UK for installing energy efficient measures, heating and renewable energy in homes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with representatives of businesses, landlords and the property sector on proposed changes to minimum Energy Performance Certificate standards for non-domestic properties.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with representatives of businesses, landlords and the property sector on proposed changes to minimum Energy Performance Certificate standards for non-domestic properties.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has engaged extensively with businesses, landlords and the property sector on the proposed changes to the policy on minimum energy performance standards for privately rented non-domestic property. This includes formal public consultations in 2019 and 2021, ongoing engagement with trade bodies, investors, letting agents and small business representatives, and targeted workshops to understand impacts, costs and deliverability. Stakeholders have consistently emphasised the importance of regulatory certainty, sufficient lead-in times and proportionate requirements, which have informed revisions to the proposed timelines and policy design.
Improving energy efficiency can help reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions and improve energy security. How is the UK doing with efforts to increase energy efficiency?
Improving energy efficiency can help reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions and improve energy security. How is the UK doing with efforts to increase energy efficiency?
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many privately rented properties in Wales are eligible for the property‑value adjustment exemption set out in the consultation response entitled Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many privately rented properties in Wales are eligible for the property‑value adjustment exemption set out in the consultation response entitled Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes.
From 1 October 2030, private rented homes must meet the required standard of EPC C, or have a valid exemption registered, to be let. Government has committed to developing a property-value adjustment exemption for privately rented properties that are valued at less than £100,000. No properties are eligible for the property-value adjustment exemption until 1 October 2030.
Once the exemption is in place, private rented sector properties in Wales valued under £100,000 will be subject to a lower maximum spend requirement. Further guidance on exemptions will be published in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to pages 37 and 38 of 'Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: impact assessment', for what reason there is no specific data for Wales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to pages 37 and 38 of 'Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: impact assessment', for what reason there is no specific data for Wales.
The analysis in the impact assessment is produced using the Department’s National Buildings Model, which is based on the English Housing Survey and therefore covers England only. The results are scaled to reflect the number of dwellings in Wales, with Wales assumed to follow the overall average. Further details on the modelling approach and the National Buildings Model are set out in Annex B of the Impact Assessment.
The UK government has worked closely with the Welsh government to develop the policy.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to reflect the true, in-situ, monitored energy performance of buildings in their future Energy Performance Certificate valuations.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to reflect the true, in-situ, monitored energy performance of buildings in their future Energy Performance Certificate valuations.
The Government is consulting on proposals for HEM for existing buildings in the HEM:EPC consultation which is open until 18 March. This includes exploring the optional use of additional verified in-situ measured evidence which can be input where available to assessors, which can improve assessment accuracy.