Asked by: Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative - Thirsk and Malton)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s announcement of 23 September 2024, on minimum energy efficiency standards, what assessment he has made of the average cost of making a listed dwelling meet the EPC 'C' requirements by 2030; and whether listed buildings will be required to meet that statutory target.
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government will consult shortly on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in the domestic private rented sector. The consultation includes proposals on required spend from landlords and potential exemptions. It will be accompanied by the Department’s assessment of potential cost to landlords. Following the consultation and legislation changes, we will issue guidance to landlords to comply with the requirement, and publish this on gov.uk. The Energy Performance of Buildings reform consultation, published in December 2024, proposes that valid EPCs should be required for all rented heritage buildings so that owners are well-informed about their building’s energy performance alongside recommendations for improvements.
Asked by: Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative - Thirsk and Malton)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s press release of 23 September 2024 entitled Home upgrade revolution as renters set for warmer homes and cheaper bills announcement, if he will list the exemptions that will apply to the requirement for (a) private and (b) social rented sector homes to have an Energy Performance Certificate C or equivalent by 2030.
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government will consult on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in the domestic private rented sector and on introducing a minimum energy efficiency standard for the social rented sector. The Government will work closely with both the private and socially rented sectors during the consultations and will consider potential exemptions as part of the consultation process.
Asked by: Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative - Thirsk and Malton)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the cost-effectiveness of using infrared heating to meet upcoming energy efficiency regulations.
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Infrared heating is a promising technology, which when used with room-by-room control systems, could reduce electricity use relative to a direct electric heating system. However, previous Government research, such as the Cost Optimal Domestic Electrification Project, has found that lifetime costs of infrared heating are generally higher than other electric heating technologies, like heat pumps. The Government remains open to new evidence that would challenge this view and on the role infrared heating could play in decarbonising our buildings.