MEES - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Commercial
In April 2016, The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)(England and Wales) Regulations 2015 brought into force Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the residential and commercial Private Rented Sector (PRS).
Landlords must act to ensure that their housing and commercial stock is up to the required standards, especially in the case of commercial properties where change can take significantly longer to action.
From April 2018, domestic and non-domestic private rented properties which have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below an 'E' will require some energy efficiency improvements. Should Landlords fail to comply, they could face some heavy financial penalties. Landlords and their agents if unsure of where they stand should start by commissioning an up-to-date Energy Performance Certificate which will identify the current rating (which may have changed over time) and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Key Points
The government has also expressed their wish to raise the standard further such that the minimum standard is likely to rise further to a 'D' rating by 2025 and a 'C' rating by 2030.
B&MC Consultancy Services Ltd utilize specialist software for Commercial Properties, to enable a building owner to see the benefits of scoping retrofit energy efficiency in individual building's, prior to implementing. Please contact us for further details.
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Commercial
In April 2016, The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)(England and Wales) Regulations 2015 brought into force Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the residential and commercial Private Rented Sector (PRS).
Landlords must act to ensure that their housing and commercial stock is up to the required standards, especially in the case of commercial properties where change can take significantly longer to action.
From April 2018, domestic and non-domestic private rented properties which have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below an 'E' will require some energy efficiency improvements. Should Landlords fail to comply, they could face some heavy financial penalties. Landlords and their agents if unsure of where they stand should start by commissioning an up-to-date Energy Performance Certificate which will identify the current rating (which may have changed over time) and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Key Points
- New Lettings and Lease renewals from 1st April 2018.
- All Passing Lease Agreements from 1st April 2023.
The government has also expressed their wish to raise the standard further such that the minimum standard is likely to rise further to a 'D' rating by 2025 and a 'C' rating by 2030.
B&MC Consultancy Services Ltd utilize specialist software for Commercial Properties, to enable a building owner to see the benefits of scoping retrofit energy efficiency in individual building's, prior to implementing. Please contact us for further details.
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