Labour is exploring exemptions for listed homes concerning upcoming energy efficiency upgrade mandates under the Government's net-zero goals. With estimates revealing that upgrading many historic properties could exceed £30,000, this initiative seeks to ease financial pressures on owners. Concerns are mounting about the implications of compliance, particularly as many homes across the UK are far from meeting the 2030 Energy Performance Certificate standards, putting millions at risk of hefty fines and necessitating a massive national retrofit effort on properties rated poorly for efficiency.
Owners of historic homes could soon get a reprieve from expensive energy efficiency upgrades, as Labour considers exemptions for listed properties and historic buildings.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has come under pressure to soften EPC demands for listed buildings, as upgrading them is costly and complex.
Landlords of such homes argue that installing heat pumps or solar panels is financially burdensome and could violate preservation laws.
With millions of properties needing upgrades by 2030, approximately 12.7 million homes in England are rated at EPC D or below.
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