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
A new analysis has warned there are 18,000 properties non-compliant with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for the commercial rented sector, despite the rules coming into full effect more than a year ago
New research suggests councils lack the resources to properly enforce landlord energy efficiency rules for private rental properties
Almost 250,000 households in marginal seats are set to collectively pay an extra £40m in energy bills following the scrapping of energy efficiency standards, new analysis claims
Think tank finds almost 80 per cent of landlords want stricter energy efficiency rules on their properties, including raising minimum standards on rental properties
Knight Frank study finds investors increasingly seeking value from renovating poor performing commercial buildings as companies seek to maximise 'social value'
Postponement of new energy efficiency standards would saddle more than 2.4 million privately rented homes in England with higher bills for longer, new analysis warns
Firms urged to scale up energy efficiency efforts by the government ahead of new data reporting obligations coming into force next month
Minister argues built and natural environments should 'work in harmony' as he welcomes new building Commission report
Concerns remain that MEES energy efficiency rules for rental properties in England and Wales are not being robustly policed