Energy Efficiency Regulations

Landlords of rented property are required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in place which details the energy efficiency of a dwelling on a scale from A to G and provides useful information on likely fuel consumption costs.

As from April 1, 2020 the legislation has been fully implemented and applies to all tenancies.  From this date it is an offence to let a property with an energy rating of F or G, unless an exemption certificate is obtained.

Properties with poor energy efficiency waste energy and impose unnecessary costs on tenants and the wider economy. In addition, these properties contribute to avoidable greenhouse gas emissions.

As part of this legislation, the Council has also been given a range of enforcement powers which allow us to issue a Financial Penalty on any landlord that is found to have breached these regulations.  Further information on these penalties can be found below in the document entitled Penalty Charge Notice for MEES and Electrical Regulations which should be read in conjunction with the Private Sector Housing Policy Framework.