Let it B, Let it B (by 2030)?

For commercial property owners in early 2025, one question looms large – EPC B by 2030 (and EPC C by 2027), or not to be. Yes, no, maybe? In short, we don’t know yet, but watch this space! Here is a quickfire EPC/ MEES update on what those in the commercial property industry, working with non-domestic EPCs, need to know as of January 2025:

MEES: As for EPC B by 2030, this is not a legal requirement, but will it be? The industry craves clarity, spearheaded by the tireless work of Rob Wall and his team at the BPF – see for example their pre election 2024 “Carbon Manifesto”. The thinking is that the dates will push out, but when will the industry find out?  Well, we may hear more of the government’s intentions any day now. As stated in its response to the CCC Progress Report, “We are planning to publish the response to the Non-Domestic Private Rented Sector MEES consultation early in 2025”. As a reminder, that consultation closed in 2021! 

EPCs: We have a live consultation on EPC reform, including non-domestic EPCs (it closes at the end of February). Perhaps the key proposals of note for readers: reducing the validity period of new EPCs to less than the current 10 years; automatic requirement for EPCs on expiry where occupied; all heritage buildings must have an EPC; and potential doubling of penalties (i.e. max £5k to £10k). These are just proposals, but an indication of government thinking.

 

 

 

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