The Government can take further practical measures to make its policy on energy efficiency more effective. The current system of Energy Performance Certificates still requires a thorough overhaul to ensure that they represent an accurate assessment of the improved energy performance of buildings. We recommend that the Government bring forward amendments to the Energy Bill, currently in the House of Lords, to provide for a more effective rating system. The Government has also promised to publi...

The Government can take further practical measures to make its policy on energy efficiency more effective. The current system of Energy Performance Certificates still requires a thorough overhaul to ensure that they represent an accurate assessment of the improved energy performance of buildings. We recommend that the Government bring forward amendments to the Energy Bill, currently in the House of Lords, to provide for a more effective rating system. The Government has also promised to publish a consultation on the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations before the end of 2022. If this has not been published by the ti Type: recommendation | Number: 17 | Paragraph: 78 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 46. Government recognises the important role that Energy Performance Certificates play in providing an accurate, reliable and trusted source of information on the energy performance of buildings, as well as recommendations to improve them. We