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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; to give the Secretary of State powers to require persons to take action in pursuance of that duty; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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This bill would require the Secretary of State to ensure that all domestic properties reach a minimum Energy Performance Certificate rating of C. It would give the government powers to require homeowners, landlords or occupiers to take energy‑saving actions to achieve that standard. It also includes other provisions needed to implement and enforce the policy.

Key Points

  • Imposes a duty on the Secretary of State to secure EPC rating C for all domestic properties.
  • Gives the Secretary of State powers to compel actions by owners, landlords or occupiers to meet the standard.
  • Includes provisions to enable implementation and enforcement (the connected purposes) under the bill.

Who is affected?

HomeownersLandlordsTenantsProperty managers/letting agentsTradespeople/contractors involved in energy‑efficiency improvements

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

14 Jul 2020

2nd readingCommons
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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.


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