Home Energy Model: replacement for the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)
We're seeking views on the new Home Energy Model which will replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the energy rating of homes.
- Open Consultation The Home Energy Model: making the Standard Assessment Procedure fit for a net zero future (accessible webpage)
- Analysis An evaluation of the Home Energy Model and Future Homes Standard assessment wrapper (accessible webpage)
- Government Response The Home Energy Model: summary of responses received and government response (accessible webpage)
Update: 1 March 2024
We have extended the consultation closing date to 27 March 2024 (from 6 March).
The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) is the methodology currently used by the government to estimate the energy performance of homes across the United Kingdom. It is of critical importance to the delivery of our housing and climate change objectives.
The Home Energy Model will replace the SAP for the energy rating of dwellings.
We are consulting on the Model while it is still at a formative stage, so that industry can participate in the development process. This consultation:
- summarises the development and validation work undertaken to date
- invites feedback to enable further model development in advance of its introduction
We will also hold a series of engagement events throughout the consultation period: email homeenergymodel@energysecurity.gov.uk to find out more.
The consultation will be of interest across the built environment sector.
It is part of a wider government package of material relating to the Home Energy Model and the Future Homes Standard. See The Home Energy Model.
Read our consultation privacy notice.