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Private Rented Housing: Energy Performance Certificates

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 27 December 2024UIN 15936

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the impact of planning restrictions on the ability of private rented homes to meet the new Energy Performance Certificate C requirement.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Government will shortly consult on implementing a minimum energy efficiency standard of Energy Performance Certificate Band C or equivalent in the private rented sector by 2030. The consultation will be accompanied by an Options Assessment, which will consider impacts arising from the policy proposals.

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