Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to publish new Minimim Energy Efficency Standards for the private rental sector.

The Government consultation on improving the energy performance of privately rented homes closed on 8th January 2021. The Government is refining the policy design to ensure the costs and circumstances relating to energy efficiency improvements are fair and proportionate for landlords and tenants. The Government will publish a summary of responses by the end of this year.