Domestic Properties (Minimum Energy Performance) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to ensure that domestic properties have a minimum energy performance rating of C on an Energy Performance Certificate; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

22 June 2018

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require the Secretary of State to ensure that all domestic properties meet a minimum energy efficiency standard of EPC rating C. It uses the Energy Performance Certificate as the measure and allows for related provisions to support achieving this goal. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Sets a minimum EPC rating of C for domestic properties.
Places the duty on the Secretary of State to secure this standard.
Uses Energy Performance Certificates as the metric for energy efficiency.
Includes provisions for connected purposes (related measures).

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, having originated in the Commons.

Who is affected?

HomeownersPrivate landlords and letting agentsPrivate tenantsSocial housing tenants (council/registered housing associations)Property owners and managers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Domestic Properties (Minimum Energy Performance)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 161 2017-19, as introduced

BillCommons

1 Mar 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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