Sep 24, 2024 · The MEES regulations were introduced by the government to ensure that all buildings, commercial or residential, meet a certain level of energy efficiency. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are given to buildings to determine whether or not they can be considered energy efficient.

Jan 29, 2025 · From April 2025 to 2027, commercial properties must achieve a minimum EPC rating of “C” to comply with MEES. With 28% of commercial properties rated D or lower, businesses must prepare for even stricter targets, including an EPC rating of “B” by April 2028 as part of the UK’s 2050 net zero strategy. Why This Matters

Apr 1, 2018 · Upcoming legislation changes to the minimum energy efficiency standard, or ‘MEES’, have been on the minds of owners across the UK. To reduce any uncertainty for our clients, we have outlined the key dates you need to know in order to prepare.

Feb 19, 2025 · Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are a key, albeit imperfect, measurement tool for assessing the energy performance of buildings. EPC ratings are used as the basis for energy efficiency targets, including for the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for the private rented sector (PRS).

Aug 13, 2024 · The MEES regulations were introduced in 2015 to address carbon emissions in the built environment. Assessments under the standards are based on energy performance …

Apr 4, 2025 · MEES regulations apply to commercial buildings with a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, unless exempted (most exemptions apply to listed buildings, leases under six months, or over 99 years).

Mar 10, 2017 · Determining whether a building and tenancy are within scope requires owners to look at two sets of regulations: Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) 2012 and the MEES Regulations. The interplay of the regulations is …

The latest update to the future of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations is Bill 50: Minimum Energy Efficiency of Buildings Bill 2022-2023 – to make provision to increase the energy performance of buildings; and for connected …

Jan 15, 2025 · MEES regulations set minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial properties in England and Wales. Introduced as part of the government's commitment to reaching net zero by 2050, these regulations require commercial properties to meet specific Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings to be legally lettable.

MEES derives from the Energy Act of 2011 and the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations, made on 26 March 2015. The Act, and its subsequent regulations, are designed to improve the energy efficiency of the built environment.