Energy Efficiency in Private Rented Property in Westminster - MEES Plus Grant Pilot Scheme (2023)
Westminster City Council is writing to all landlords whose property may be eligible for financial support through the MEES Plus Grant Pilot Scheme (2023) to improve the energy efficiency of their properties.
In 2019 Westminster City Council declared a Climate Emergency and committed to achieving a Net Zero City by 2040. To meet this target in housing, the Pilot Scheme will offer eligible landlords financial support of up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of their property, measured by the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Landlords are expected to match fund grant money (e.g. a grant of £5,000 would require a matched contribution from the landlord).
Current regulations require that private rented property must meet an EPC of E or above. We believe that you are the landlord of: (insert address), which is operated as a rented dwelling and is in compliance with the MEES Regulations with EPC rating of xx and may be eligible for grant funding.
Westminster encourages landlords to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in their properties as early as possible. The UK Government1 is consulting on a proposal to increase the minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) from an EPC rating of ‘E’ to a rating of ‘C’ for new tenancies from 2025 and to all private rented homes from 2028. Action now will support landlords to meet potential future requirements.
For further information on eligibility and how to apply, please refer to: www.westminster.gov.uk/housing/private-sector-housing/landlords/landlord-energy-grant-scheme
For any questions please contact: res@westminster.gov.uk
