The UK government has made the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for rental buildings that aren't homes stricter. Starting in April 2027, all businesses must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or higher. By April 2030, this requirement will be even stricter, as an EPC rating of B will be needed. These changes are part of the UK's larger plan to cut carbon emissions and make commercial buildings more energy-efficient in order to reach net-zero goals.
If landlords don't meet the standards for their properties, they could face serious consequences, such as being unable to rent them out. If you break the rules, you could have to pay a fine of between £5,000 and £150,000. You will also lose your rental income. People in the business call this deadline the "EPC Cliff." If nothing is done right away, thousands of commercial buildings could become useless. This is a very important time.
B-engineering suggests that commercial landlords get in touch with them for a free decarbonisation survey because this is such a big problem.
We can check how energy-efficient the building is now and make a full plan to help you meet the new standards.
We offer a wide range of services in one place, including smart building controls, solar PV installations, LED lighting upgrades, and heat pump systems. We can make custom fittings faster at our off-site fabrication site, which means you can be EPC-ready.
As a certified B Corporation, we promise to do our part to make the world a better place by helping people in our community reach their goals. It may seem like a long time until 2027, but waiting can cost you money.
Time goes by quickly when you're making improvements to your building. It takes time to plan, buy, and install things, and as the deadline gets closer, the need for skilled contractors will only grow.
So, don't wait until you're at the edge of the cliff. Let's get your property ready for the future today!
Tel: 01925 551516
Reference: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Non-domestic Private Rented Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards: EPC B future trajectory implementation, GOV.UK, 17 March 2021. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/non-domestic-private-rented-sector-minimum-energy-efficiency-standards-epc-b-implementation [Accessed 1 June 2025]
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