Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Aims to raise the energy performance of buildings through new provisions and powers.
• Could introduce standards, requirements or regulations to improve energy efficiency.
• Originates in the Lords and must pass both Houses to become law.
• At the first stage of the legislative process, with details to be set out in the bill text.
• Broad scope, covering connected purposes related to building energy performance.

Progress

The bill is at the first reading in the Lords. It will move through further stages in the Lords and, if it progresses, later proceed to the Commons for consideration.