The Government has a vision for a reformed EPB framework that enhances progress already made in improving the overall framework that supports EPCs. This reform aims to improve EPCs, DECs and TM44 inspections and update the framework to reflect modern policy objectives, make the regulation work better for businesses, and ensure the system works for
In 2018 under the Conservative government, a new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency was applied to rented commercial buildings, making it unlawful to rent or lease a commercial property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below an E. From 1 April 2023, the rules covered all privately rented non-domestic properties. Despite the current
In the run-up to the enforcement of the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and since its implementation, we have been busy working with clients to ensure they are compliant with the new regulations. Buildings with an Asset Rating of an F or G cannot be leased out to new tenants; unless energy efficiency improvements
What is a Non-Domestic EPC? An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates how energy efficient a building is. The certificate will tell you three key pieces of information: firstly, it will grade the building for efficiency from A to G (A is the most efficient grade); secondly it will give suggestions for improving the efficiency of
From April 2018, a new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency will apply to rented commercial buildings. These changes will make it unlawful to rent or lease a commercial property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below an E. This will expand to include all privately rented property from 1st April 2023. What is
