Energy efficiency legislation

From 1 April 2020, all domestic private rental properties must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of at least E. From 1 April 2023 this will apply to non-domestic properties too.

Any property for sale or rent needs an EPC which shows its energy efficiency, typical energy costs and suggestions of how to reduce energy usage. The regulations [external link] are intended to ensure that tenants have the best living conditions and lower energy bills.

Landlords must use an approved domestic energy assessor [external link] to produce an EPC, if the building doesn't already have one. Some properties are exempt but must be registered on the Private Rented Sector (PRS) exemptions register [external link]. 

Breaches of the regulation can result in fines of up to £5,000.

For more information please see the Council’s enforcement protocol [pdf document]

Please see the following for more information on Improving your property’s EPC rating [pdf document]