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<p>Since 1 April 2020, The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and
wales) Regulations 2015 require that, subject to certain exemptions, all domestic
private rented sector landlords in scope improve their properties to a minimum energy
efficiency standard of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band E.</p><p> </p><p>An
EPC Call for Evidence ran from 26 July 2018 to 19 October 2018 and sought evidence
on how EPCs performed against three attributes: quality, availability, and encouraging
action to improve energy efficiency. The forthcoming Summary of Responses will outline
the evidence received, including on effectiveness of EPCs. Alongside this, we will
publish an EPC Action Plan to maximise the effectiveness of EPCs as a tool for the
future.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, BEIS is in the process of updating the Standard
Assessment Procedure (SAP) – the methodology used to generate EPC scores. SAP is updated
in line with the updates to Part L of the Building Regulations, usually every 3-5
years. The next version of SAP (SAP 10), was consulted on in 2017 and is due to come
into force with the updated version of Part L of the Building Regulations.</p><p>
</p><p>This SAP update together with the EPC Action Plan will help ensure home energy
performance assessments are as accurate as possible.</p>
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