MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS - MEES

A short description of safety management solutions

To begin with, let's discuss MEES or Minimum Energy Efficiency Regulations. These regulations were implemented in 2016 and gained significant importance in 2018. However, they will become even more crucial starting from April 2023. Initially, in 2018, MEES set the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for new lettings at "E". But now, as of April 2023, these regulations will also affect existing tenancies. This means that property owners need to promptly assess the status of all their lettings. Furthermore, the Government has introduced a roadmap for EPC requirements until 2030. This roadmap outlines the gradual increase in the minimum EPC rating to "B" in stages.

• * *Please note that there may be relaxation in these requirements, but updates are still awaited.
• In our opinion, the best approach is to plan how your properties can meet these standards. With positive changes in the calculation of EPCs since September 2222 and the increasing impact of renewable energy at the grid level, you may be surprised by what your property can achieve.
• See our section on “How to Manage MEES” for a practical approach to the matter. If you want to discuss and understand more please call us on 01253 486 919 or email us at office@commercialepc-blackpool.co.uk

OVERVIEW MESS

MEES Compliance is the law and without a qualifying EPC a whole host of property transactions cannot be completed, even the simplest:-

• New lease or renewal
• Marketing of property for sale or rent
• Renewal of bank facilities or new loans
• Transferring into a Pension Fund
  and you open yourself up to potentially large fines.

EPC Property

Custom and practice along with poorly worded legislation has led to the market believing such buildings do not require an EPC, which is incorrect. With the advent of the MEES Regulations wording has now been amended with the addition of the phrase highlighted below - which would unacceptably alter its character or appearance. The danger is reading one paragraph in isolation when the detail is in the second. Therefore, you end up in the loop that before you can decide that any works would unacceptably alter the building, you need the baseline information that can only be derived from EPC. This starts the process of establishing what the works potentially are. We in light of this are advising our clients that an EPC is necessary and map out an action plan depending on the outcome.

MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS - MEES

A short description of safety management solutions

To begin with, let's discuss MEES or Minimum Energy Efficiency Regulations. These regulations were implemented in 2016 and gained significant importance in 2018. However, they will become even more crucial starting from April 2023. Initially, in 2018, MEES set the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for new lettings at "E". But now, as of April 2023, these regulations will also affect existing tenancies. This means that property owners need to promptly assess the status of all their lettings. Furthermore, the Government has introduced a roadmap for EPC requirements until 2030. This roadmap outlines the gradual increase in the minimum EPC rating to "B" in stages.

• * *Please note that there may be relaxation in these requirements, but updates are still awaited.
• In our opinion, the best approach is to plan how your properties can meet these standards. With positive changes in the calculation of EPCs since September 2222 and the increasing impact of renewable energy at the grid level, you may be surprised by what your property can achieve.
• See our section on “How to Manage MEES” for a practical approach to the matter. If you want to discuss and understand more please call us on 01253 486 919 or email us at office@commercialepc-blackpool.co.uk

OVERVIEW MESS

MEES Compliance is the law and without a qualifying EPC a whole host of property transactions cannot be completed, even the simplest:-

• New lease or renewal
• Marketing of property for sale or rent
• Renewal of bank facilities or new loans
• Transferring into a Pension Fund
  and you open yourself up to potentially large fines.

EPC Property

Custom and practice along with poorly worded legislation has led to the market believing such buildings do not require an EPC, which is incorrect. With the advent of the MEES Regulations wording has now been amended with the addition of the phrase highlighted below - which would unacceptably alter its character or appearance. The danger is reading one paragraph in isolation when the detail is in the second. Therefore, you end up in the loop that before you can decide that any works would unacceptably alter the building, you need the baseline information that can only be derived from EPC. This starts the process of establishing what the works potentially are. We in light of this are advising our clients that an EPC is necessary and map out an action plan depending on the outcome.