Research and analysis

Non-domestic private rented sector minimum energy efficiency standards regulations: evaluation

Research into the early outcomes of the non-domestic PRS MEES regulations, including qualitative interviews with stakeholders and data analysis.

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published
17 March 2021

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Non-Domestic Private Rented Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards research

Ref: BEIS research paper number 2021/009

PDF, 956 KB, 112 pages

Details

This research into the non-domestic private rented sector (PRS) minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) regulations included qualitative interviews and focus groups with local authorities and other stakeholders, as well as further data analysis.

The report assesses:

  • general awareness and understanding of the regulations
  • impact of the regulations on landlords
  • responses to the regulations
  • levels of compliance amongst landlords
  • local authority enforcement activities

The research was conducted for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) by ICF and The Behavioralist.

Published 17 March 2021