Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 112512

Energy Performance Certificates

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 17 February 2026

Question

Dr Roz Savage

Liberal DemocratSouth Cotswolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has considered flexible or compensatory approaches to EPC compliance, where upgrades are not technically or financially viable.

Answer

Martin McCluskey
Having an EPC is a requirement for property owners selling or renting a property. Landlords of rented homes may also need to upgrade their properties to meet minimum energy efficiency standards. There are a number of existing exemptions for the private re...

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