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Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 08/11/2026 - 11:55
"If you have a “c” prior to 2030 it carries on for 10 years – then you have to upgrade." - Well, if you obtain a C using the EER metric before 1st Oct 2029 then it is deemed to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Neil Patterson at 07/11/2026 - 15:34
Reply to the comment left by Neil P at 07/11/2026 - 15:34For England, that is not the case. See here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-energy-efficiency-of-socially-rented-homes-in-england/outcome/improving-the-energy-efficiency-of-socially-rented-homes-in-england-summary-of-consultation-responses
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Davies at 06/11/2026 - 16:09
Reply to the comment left by John Davies at 06/11/2026 - 16:09If you have a 'C' under the current system (the EER metric, currently calculated using RdSAP), that will be deemed to satisfy the minimum requirement for MEES from Oct...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Lordship at 06/11/2026 - 15:35
There's actually been a considerable government consultation process completed already, to get to where we are currently, for both the 'EPC Reform' side of things and the tighter MEES requirements from 2030. To be fair the NRLA have actually participated...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Sam at 06/11/2026 - 11:39
Reply to the comment left by Sam Steer at 06/11/2026 - 11:39I'm afraid that Plug-In solar is actually NOT included in EPC assessments. Only fixed solar PV is recorded. The requirement for solar photovoltaics to be included are described in...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Keith Wellburn at 07/10/2026 - 10:07
Reply to the comment left by Keith Wellburn at 07/10/2026 - 10:07"By any measure of logic or intelligence doing these relatively cheap improvements should be listed before (or at least alongside) the expensive ones" - For Standard Heating controls, the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 07/10/2026 - 11:55
Reply to the comment left by SGhai at 11:55 Locate a decent DEA (directly, not via a pool company), one who is able to offer experienced 'advice' as well as lodging EPCs. It may take some effort to find someone...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Keith Wellburn at 07/10/2026 - 10:07
Reply to the comment left by Keith Wellburn at 07/10/2026 - 10:07"When this is mentioned it means there is a permanently opened bypass such as an always on bathroom radiator or an open bridge between boiler flow and return." -...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Imout Ofhere at 23/09/2026 - 07:30
Reply to the comment left by Imout Ofhere at 23/09/2026 - 07:30The point about the size of the detached house is interesting, but I don't think it's quite as simple as the larger property being “penalised” for being bigger. The...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jan Hall at 23/09/2026 - 10:24
Reply to the comment left by Jan Hall at 23/09/2026 - 10:24The fact that the EPC is 13 years old doesn't necessarily mean the property would be downgraded when it is reassessed. There have certainly been changes to the methodology...
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