Labour Government Confirms 2030 EPC C Target for Landlords
The Labour government confirmed that private landlords renting homes in England and Wales must ensure their property is at the band C level according to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating by 2030. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has been working on new ambitions to increase energy efficiency, which is reportedly part of efforts aimed at higher standards more broadly, according to under-secretary of state Miatta Fahnbulleh, who was responding to a question in parliament. These confirmations come years after debate on how to toughen up private and social housing regulations. The government will work directly with social housing providers and local councils to ensure improvements are accomplished.