DESNZ consults on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in private rented sector
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a consultation on proposals to increase minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector, closing on 2 May 2025. The key proposal is to require all private landlords in England and Wales to meet a higher standard of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C or equivalent in their properties by 2030. The consultation document also includes the summary of responses to DESNZ's 2020 consultation on improving the energy performance of privately rented homes. Additionally, the government is consulting on a new fuel poverty strategy, seeking views on an updated policy plan to support progress towards the fuel poverty target and assist vulnerable households, the future role of the fuel poverty target, and how fuel poverty is measured, closing on 4 April 2025.