The government has launched a consultation on Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes. The responses will shape the new approach for driving improvements. We encourage all landlords and agents to respond to the survey here:
Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update – GOV.UK
The proposals include;
- using new EPC metrics/measurements
- setting a new implementation timeline (consultation is suggesting EPC ‘C’ for new tenancies from 2028, existing tenancies by 2030)
- seeking views on landlords maximum spend before registering an exemption (consultation is suggesting £15,000 cost cap)
- setting an affordability exemption, which lowers the cost cap (consultation is suggesting £10,000) for certain properties
- whether the standards should apply to short term lets
- encouragement of smart meter installation
- exploration of exemptions
The consultation and proposals to extend the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for the PRS has been long anticipated. All landlords should respond to the consultation with the aim of encouraging the government to introduce realistic and achievable energy efficiency targets. Adaptations need to be affordable. Landlords are housing providers and the Government must work with them to achieve energy efficiency aims.
