The government has pushed back the launch of its reform of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
In an update published earlier this week, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said the launch of the reforms had been postponed to the second half of 2027.
The reforms to EPCs were due to be launched in October this year.
However, the update on the consultation says that following ‘engagement with industry on the delivery timeline’, the government will work with industry and the devolved administrations to agree a new launch date and shared implementation plan by the summer of this year.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published a consultation paper in December 2024 outlining proposed reforms to EPCs, which have been the key benchmark of assessing home energy efficiency since 2007.
The changes will see the current single letter score replaced by four metrics: fabric performance, heating system, smart readiness and energy cost.
