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<p>The Green Homes Grant Voucher scheme is open to applications from landlords to
install energy efficiency and clean heat measures in their rented properties. To be
eligible for the scheme, private rented properties in scope of the Domestic Minimum
Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations must have an Energy Performance Certificate
(EPC) rating E or above, or hold a valid exemption. As of 07 December, 11.7% of all
applications received for the Voucher scheme have been from landlords.</p><p> </p><p>The
£500 million Local Authority Delivery (LAD) element of the scheme will be delivered
via Local Authorities and Local Energy Hubs, who have a comprehensive understanding
of their local communities and as part of delivery of the scheme are undertaking extensive
property assessments and householder engagement work. Together, they will identify
eligible low energy efficiency properties (rated EPC D or below) and low-income households
including those living in the worst quality off-gas grid homes. Under LAD, Local Authorities
may upgrade their own housing stock as landlords or leaseholders and that of Social
Housing providers they are partnering with, and also fund improvements to privately
owned rental properties.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, the Department is currently consulting
on raising the minimum energy efficiency standards for privately rented homes in England
and Wales to EPC band C. The consultation can be accessed on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-energy-performance-of-privately-rented-homes"
target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> and will remain open until 30 December 2020.</p>
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