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Public Buildings (Publication of Energy Performance Certificates) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish lists of energy performance certificates issued pursuant to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

23 October 2009

In Plain English

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The bill would require the Secretary of State to publish lists of energy performance certificates (EPCs) issued for public buildings under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Publishing these lists is intended to make information about the energy efficiency of public buildings more transparent and easier to compare. It could also set out connected rules to support publication and upkeep of the lists.

Key Points

Creates a duty on the Secretary of State to publish and maintain public lists of EPCs for public buildings.
Boosts transparency and public scrutiny of energy efficiency data for public buildings.
Includes provision for related or connected rules to support how the lists are published, updated and accessed.

Who is affected?

Public sector bodies that own or operate public buildings (e.g., central government departments, local authorities, schools, hospitals, libraries).People who use or visit public buildings and may benefit from accessible energy efficiency information.Researchers, journalists and other members of the public who will access the published EPC lists.

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Public Buildings (Publication of Energy Performance Certificates)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.

However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

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