HMG propose requirement for Energy Performance Certificates

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HMG propose requirement for Energy Performance Certificates

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HMG's Communities and Local Government (CLG) Department has published an Impact Assessment document on its proposal to require self catering properties in England and Wales to have 'Energy Performance Certificates'.

The Impact Assessment accompanies a consultation paper; the consultation period runs up to 25-May-10 and the CLG are seeking views on this Impact Assessment and would invite respondents to submit any evidence that may be relevant to the consultation proposals and the Impact Assessment.

To view the Impact Assessment and Consultation paper 'Requiring Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for short term holiday lets' go to http://is.gd/aNocV.

In brief, the policy's objective is to make it mandatory for dwellings used for holiday lets to obtain an EPC. The extension of EPCs to holiday lets being proposed on the basis it will improve awareness of energy efficiency, giving property owners and the public more information about the energy performance of the property and - if recommendations in the EPC are taken up - this would lead to lower utility bills for the property owner and a reduction in CO² emissions.

EPS certificates, which the CLG estimate would cost approximately £75 per property, would be required every 10 years for any property let for 4 months or more in any one year.

Trading Standards Officers in local authorities would be responsible for the enforcement and compliance; letting a property without producing an EPC would result in a £200 penalty.
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