Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in Surrey
Should you require a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Certificate in Surrey, give Clifton Energy’s team of energy consultants a call today, we’ve have got you covered. From April 2018, importance changed to legislation means that it’s now unlawful to agree to a new lease for a commercial property without an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G. For more information and a free quote, make sure that you contact the team at Clifton Energy today.
MEES applies to new lettings and leases renewals on or after the 1st April 2018, it requires to landlord or property owner to ensure that the property meets MEES before the lease has been granted. As of 1st April 2023, all privately rented lettings which are over 99 years will also be required to meet MEES. Properties that don’t require an EPC under current regulations won’t be required to meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, as MEES doesn’t apply to short lettings which are six months or less and lettings that are over 99 years or more.
Why is this being enforced?
The Energy Act 2011 includes a range of provisions that will affect owners of properties, the most significant of these is MEES, these aim to improve the energy efficiency of the most energy inefficient properties. MEES also contributes to the UK legislative targets that involved reducing CO2 emissions for all buildings to zero by 2050.
Are there exemptions?
Landlords and property owners who are exempt from MEES will need to demonstrate one of the following…
- They have provided all cost-effective energy efficiency improvements.
- Measures identified by the Green Deal or an alternative government scheme are not cost effective (either devalue the property by 5% or fail to raise the EPC rating above an F).
- If third-party consents are not available despite the reasonable effort.
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Are penalties involved for non-compliance?
Yes, financial penalties for non-compliance are linked to the rateable value of the property and could be as much as £150,000.
What are the key dates involved?
April 2018 – The regulations will be enforced upon the granting of a new lease as well as lease renewals.
April 2023 – The regulations will apply to ALL privately rented property in scope of the regulations, including where a lease is already in place and a property is occupied.
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If you’re located in Surrey or the surrounding areas and require MEES for your property or premises, contact the team at Clifton Energy today. We’re home to a team of professional energy consultants who can carry out a range of energy assessment and certifications for your building, for more information, contact our team today.
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) is one the provisions contained in the Energy Act 2011 that affects owners of property. It aims to improve the energy efficiency of the most energy inefficient properties. MEES applies to new lettings and lease renewals on or after the 1 April 2018. The landlord/property owner needs to ensure that the property meets MEES before the lease is granted. In the future, as of 1 April 2023, all privately rented property will be required to meet MEES.
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) have made it unlawful to agree a new lease for a commercial property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G. Provided that the property has a rating of E or above then the property is deemed to have an acceptable rating.
To establish whether a property meets MEES an EPC is required. The EPC gives the building a rating on a scale of A to G based on the building’s CO2 emissions per m2 of floor area. The EPC also comes with a recommendation report containing different recommendations for improvement. These are sub-divided into short-term, medium-term and long-term payback measures.
To establish whether a property meets MEES an EPC is required. Provided that the property has a rating of E or above then the property is deemed to have an acceptable rating.