Public Sector Buildings (Energy Performance) Bill

Key Points

• Central Government must ensure new buildings it procures have EPC class A or B
• EPC rating is based on information collected within the preceding 12 months
• The measure targets energy efficiency and microgeneration in public sector buildings
• Applies to buildings newly procured by central Government, not all existing public buildings
• The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it will move to committee stage and then further readings before becoming law.