Currently, all new tenancies granted for a non-domestic property must have a minimum of an ‘E’ rating for energy performance.
From April 2023 this will extend to all non-domestic properties whether or not there has been a change in the tenancy.
The Government is proposing that the minimum rating is raised to a ‘B’ rating by 2030 perhaps with an intermediate step of a ‘C’ rating by 2027.
Building owners and tenants who occupy non-domestic buildings will be affected.
Consultations close at 11:45 am on 9 June 2021. You can send your views by email to businessenergyuse@beis.gov.uk, or online here.
In respect of larger commercial and industrial buildings above 1000m², there is an alternative link to share your views online.
The contents of this post do not constitute legal advice and are provided for general information purposes only ■
