GET AHEAD OF MEES CHANGES
MEES Guidance – Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Understanding the impact of MEES
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) require privately rented non-domestic properties to meet minimum energy performance requirements in England and Wales.
In June 2026, the government published an update on strengthening MEES requirements for large buildings:
- Private rented buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will need to reach EPC B by 2031, where cost effective
- Private rented buildings below 1,000 square metres will continue to need EPC E
- The previously proposed interim EPC C milestone for 2027 will not be taken forward
- Existing exemption criteria will remain in place, including the “seven-year payback” test
How we can help
- Review existing EPCs
- Commission/produce EPC for any buildings where an EPC is not in place
- Identify sites where action to be considered
- Develop MEES regulations action plan
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