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<p>Reducing emissions in relation to residential buildings will be a key part of meeting
the carbon budgets we have set. We will set out how we intend to address this in our
emissions reduction plan.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has already introduced a number
of provisions to drive energy efficiency improvements in both domestic and non-domestic
privately rented property through the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)
(England and Wales) Regulations 2015. Landlords will be required by law to have improved
the energy efficiency rating of the properties they let to at least an EPC E from
April 2018. We are considering a broad range of options for implementation and will
publish further guidance to assist landlords and to support enforcement authorities
in due course.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, we are rolling out smart meters across homes
and businesses in Great Britain which will help consumers to understand and take control
of their energy use. We have also commissioned an independent review into consumer
advice, protection, standards and enforcement for home energy efficiency and renewable
energy measures which will be published in due course.</p>
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