The Energy Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 November 2023. The Act underpins future energy efficiency requirements for buildings including the private rented sector. Secondary legislation will implement specific requirements for landlords, including the planned EPC C standard from 2028.
The Energy Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 November 2023, providing the legislative framework for a range of energy policy measures including those affecting residential buildings and the private rented sector.
The Act provides enabling powers for future regulations on energy efficiency, heat networks, and smart energy systems. For private landlords, the most significant implication is that the Act underpins the governments planned requirement for all privately rented homes to meet EPC C before new lets from 2028.
Landlords should begin planning for the EPC C requirement now, particularly those with older stock likely to require significant works to reach the standard.
Action required
Monitor secondary legislation under the Energy Act for specific obligations on private landlords. Plan for EPC C requirements expected from 2028.
Effective
26 November 2023 (Royal Assent); PRS provisions via secondary legislation
Who this affects
All landlords — energy policy implications for the private rented sector
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