Study: UK commercial real estate on course to miss energy efficiency standards by a decade

Stuart Stone
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Analysis of government data indicates rented commercial buildings in England and Wales - particularly offices - are far behind in delivering on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for 2030

The UK's commercial real estate sector is currently on course to miss crucial minimum energy efficiency targets by as much as a decade, fresh research published today has claimed. The study, published...

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