House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes in England and Wales
10 February 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Ed Miliband Lab Doncaster North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is seeking public views through a consultation on proposals to address poorly insulated homes in England and Wales.
- Proposals include better enforcement of existing regulations, support for landlords to invest in energy efficiency improvements, and setting Energy Performance Certificate metrics.
- The government plans to amend both primary and secondary legislation based on the consultation feedback.
Issue summary
The statement addresses reforms to improve energy efficiency standards for privately rented homes in England and Wales.
Action requested
The government is seeking public views through a consultation on proposals to address poorly insulated homes, enforce regulations better, support landlords' investments, set EPC metrics, determine implementation timelines, and regulate short-term let properties. The government intends to amend both primary and secondary legislation based on the feedback received from stakeholders.
Key facts
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is publishing a consultation.
- The aim is to raise households in private rented sector out of fuel poverty.
- Proposals address poorly insulated homes, enforcement of regulations, EPC metrics setting, implementation timeline determination.
- Government seeks views on maximum required investment variation and short-term let property regulation.