Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales - 2025 update
This consultation is open for responses
Respond to this consultationSummary
DESNZ proposes raising minimum energy efficiency standards for privately rented homes in England and Wales by 2030, building on a 2020 consultation. The consultation seeks views on increasing the threshold beyond the current EPC Band E requirement. No specific new standards or timelines are detailed in this announcement.
Why it matters
This is redistributive policy that treats symptoms of expensive energy rather than addressing supply or market structure. As such, it shifts costs between landlords and tenants without changing the underlying energy cost stack.
Key facts
- •Applies to England and Wales
- •Implementation target of 2030
- •Builds on 2020 consultation responses
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Memo
The purpose of this 2025 consultation is to seek views on the government’s proposals to raise minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for privately rented homes in England and Wales by 2030. This consultation also includes a summary of responses to the [2020 consultation](https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-energy-performance-of-privately-rented-homes) which we have considered whilst drafting this follow-on consultation and will form part of consideration on policy choices.