Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 55928

Energy Performance Certificates: Rented Housing

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Terry Jermy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how MEES (minimum energy efficiency standards) took into account properties which are not occupied for less than half of the period between 1 October 2024 and 30 April 2025.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh

As of April 2020, privately rented homes in England and Wales are required to meet the minimum standard of Energy Performance Certificate E before they can be let, unless a valid exemption applies. The regulations are applicable if a property is let on an...

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