Research and analysis
Allocation of heat and energy efficiency related costs in rented non-domestic buildings
How costs and responsibilities are split between landlords and tenants regarding space heating, hot water generation, cooling and energy efficiency improvements.
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This research builds upon the existing evidence base on how costs and responsibilities are split between landlords and tenants regarding space heating (including hot water generation) and cooling and energy efficiency improvements. It covers :
- operational costs, such as energy bills, maintaining and repairing heating systems, choosing an energy supplier / tariff, and metering responsibilities
- capital costs, such as installing new or replacing existing infrastructure in the building
Research took place between December 2021 and May 2022:
- survey covering 600 tenants
- interviews with 37 landlords, tenants, and non-domestic leasing experts / legal representatives
It covered:
- all sectors
- different sizes of organisations
- on/off-gas grid premises
- different lease lengths, building ages, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings, lease years
- single/ mixed-use buildings