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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES)
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (Principal Regulations) as amended by The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 and Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 enforces the Standard.
Enforces the Standard An Energy Performance Certificate sets out the energy efficiency rating of a property with recommendations on improving its energy efficiency.
Any property which has been marketed or let since 2008 requires an EPC which lasts for 10 years with certain exceptions. See Energy Performance Certificates Guidance.
What is a MEES?
(MEES) encourages landlords and property owners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. The MEES came into force in England and Wales on 1 April 2018.
Which buildings and tenancies does MEES apply to?
MEES affect properties in various ways, with some properties not being affected by the standards. The EPC Experts are on hand to help you out with any of your concerns. MEES does not apply to:
· Certain listed buildings, temporary properties and holidays lets
· Industrial sites, workshops, and non-residential agricultural buildings
· If the EPC of a building is less then 10 years old or the property doesn’t require an EPC.
· If a property has a tenancy of less then 6 months.
· If a property has a tenancy over 99 years.
Both the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) 2012 and the MEES Regulations determine whether a property needs a MEES
Exemptions to MEES
Landlords aren’t always required to meet MEES. A number of exceptions apply if a landlord hopes to rent out a property yet doesn’t meet the required standard of the MEES.
- The ‘Golden Rule’: If the various energy efficiency improvements would not pay for themselves through savings over the course of seven years then a landlord is not required to install them. This evaluation must be carried out by an independent building surveyor
- Devaluation: If making the necessary energy efficiency improvements to the property reduces the market value of the property by 5% then a Landlord is not required to install them. This evaluation must be carried out by an independent surveyor.
- Third Party Consent: If a landlord cannot feasibly comply with the conditions required by a third party consenter such as a tenant, superior landlord or local council.
