The All Party Parliamentary Group for the Private Rented Sector is holding an inquiry into the energy efficiency of private rented housing.
From April 1, 2018, all privately rented properties will be required to have a minimum energy performance rating of E on an Energy Performance Certificate. There are some exemptions, but these will have to be registered and it’s uncertain how long they will continue.
The MPs’ inquiry follows the government’s decision not to renew the Landlord Energy Savings Allowance, originally intended to encourage landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. It was dropped because of low take up. The government has also stopped funding the Green Deal, the original vehicle for helping tenants fund energy efficiency improvements to their homes.
The MPs will consider “the impact of recent policy developments on energy efficiency improvements in the private rented sector and make recommendations about what new policies could be developed to support the sector within the government’s overall ambitions for household energy efficiency and given its efforts to ensure value for taxpayers’ money.”
Their chairman, Oliver Colville MP, says the inquiry will look to develop new ideas that support landlords in meeting their new target, save tenants money on their bills, and help improve standards.
The MPs are all those with an interest to send written submissions of no more than 1,500 words to Ed Jacobs on admin@prs-group.org.uk by Friday, October 23.
Lisa Simon,
Partner Head of Residential Lettings
T: 020 7518 3234
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