Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with industry stakeholders on the potential impact of proposals for energy efficiency targets for non-domestic properties on levels of planned investment in non-domestic properties.

Department officials have worked closely with industry on the implementation and design of the policy to ensure the policy is fair and proportionate for landlords and tenants alike. This includes multiple workshops this year with these stakeholders to update the policy to significantly reduce complexity and administrative burdens. We received feedback that the policy has the potential to unlock a significant investment in retrofit of commercial buildings.