Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 27395

Energy Performance Certificates: Rented Housing

Tabled: 29 January 2025
Answered: 6 February 2025

Question

Liz Jarvis

Liberal DemocratEastleigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to consult on the EPC of C or above requirement for rental properties.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
The Government will consult shortly on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in the domestic private rented sector. The consultation will include proposals for rented homes to achieve Energy Performance Certificate C or equivalent by 2030.