Open consultation

Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 7 February 2025

Summary

We are seeking views on the government’s proposals to raise minimum energy efficiency standards for privately rented homes in England and Wales by 2030.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 2 May 2025

Consultation description

Government is proposing to raise the minimum energy efficiency standard required of privately rented homes in England and Wales to the equivalent of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C by 2030.

The proposed policy aims to deliver significant energy bill and carbon emissions savings in the sector to deliver against government’s statutory 2030 fuel poverty target and carbon budgets.

This consultation follows on from a consultation in 2020, with updated proposals to account for new and relevant considerations, including proposed reforms to EPCs.

We have published a consultation stage options assessment alongside this consultation to provide analysis on the estimated impact of the policy on the sector.

Documents

Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: consultation document

PDF, 608 KB, 67 pages

Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: options assessment (OA)

PDF, 589 KB, 39 pages

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Published 7 February 2025