Home Energy Model and Future Homes Standard

18 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Home Energy Model: Energy Performance Certificate — consultation closed

As set out in the partial response to the EPB consultation, government is reforming Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) assessments. These changes aim to provide better information to consumers, supporting warmer, cheaper-to-run homes and contribute to the UK’s commitments to reach …

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18 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) linked

Home Energy Model: Energy Performance Certificates — consultation closed

We're seeking views on how the Home Energy Model (HEM) will be used to carry out Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessments, which will use new metrics to evaluate a dwelling’s energy performance.

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↓ Home Energy Model (HEM) methodology for assessing existing …

21 Jan 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Home Energy Model: Energy Performance Certificate — consultation opened

As set out in the partial response to the EPB consultation, government is reforming Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) assessments. These changes aim to provide better information to consumers, supporting warmer, cheaper-to-run homes and contribute to the UK’s commitments to reach …

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21 Jan 2026 | Consultation (closed) linked

Home Energy Model: Energy Performance Certificates — consultation opened

We're seeking views on how the Home Energy Model (HEM) will be used to carry out Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessments, which will use new metrics to evaluate a dwelling’s energy performance.

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↓ Home Energy Model (HEM) methodology for assessing existing …

2 Oct 2025 | Analysis Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

An evaluation of the Home Energy Model and Future Homes Standard assessment wrapper (accessible webpage)

In response to: Home Energy Model: replacement for the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)

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2 Oct 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

The Home Energy Model: making the Standard Assessment Procedure fit for a net zero future (accessible webpage)

In response to: Home Energy Model: replacement for the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)

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2 Oct 2025 | Government response Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

The Home Energy Model: summary of responses received and government response (accessible webpage)

In response to: Home Energy Model: replacement for the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)

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2 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Home Energy Model: replacement for the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) — outcome published

We're seeking views on the new Home Energy Model which will replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the energy rating of homes.

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27 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Home Energy Model: replacement for the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) — consultation closed

We're seeking views on the new Home Energy Model which will replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the energy rating of homes.

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↓ The Home Energy Model: making the Standard Assessment Proce… ↓ An evaluation of the Home Energy Model and Future Homes Sta… (12pp) ↓ An evaluation of the Home Energy Model and Future Homes Sta… ↓ The Home Energy Model: summary of responses received and go… (47pp) ↓ The Home Energy Model: summary of responses received and go…

13 Dec 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Home Energy Model: replacement for the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) — consultation opened

We're seeking views on the new Home Energy Model which will replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the energy rating of homes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Home Energy Model: making the Standard Asse… (83pp)

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↓ The Home Energy Model: making the Standard Assessment Proce… ↓ An evaluation of the Home Energy Model and Future Homes Sta… (12pp) ↓ An evaluation of the Home Energy Model and Future Homes Sta… ↓ The Home Energy Model: summary of responses received and go… (47pp) ↓ The Home Energy Model: summary of responses received and go…

22 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Efficiency Update

UIN: HLWS651 Today the Government is announcing £1.8bn of funding to cut the emissions and boost the energy efficiency of homes and public buildings across England. The investment will further reduce energy bills for householders and businesses, as part of …

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19 Oct 2022 | Bill introduced linked

Energy Costs (Pre-payment Meters and Social Tariffs) Bill — First reading

A Bill to abolish higher standing charges for customers with pre-payment meters; to require energy companies to provide social tariffs for low income customers; and for connected purposes.

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12 Feb 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Improving home energy performance through lenders — consultation closed

We are seeking views on how mortgage lenders can help householders to improve the energy performance of their homes.

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↓ Impact assessment (55pp)

18 Nov 2020 | Consultation (closed) Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Improving home energy performance through lenders — consultation opened

We are seeking views on how mortgage lenders can help householders to improve the energy performance of their homes.

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↓ Impact assessment (55pp)

18 Jun 2019 | Bill introduced linked

Domestic Energy Efficiency Plan Bill — First reading

A Bill to require the Government to publish a plan for meeting the domestic energy efficiency targets in the Clean Growth Strategy; to make provision for monitoring performance against milestones in t

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3 Mar 2014 | Research linked

Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee report: code for sustainable homes and the housing standards review (External)

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26 Feb 2013 | Bill Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Efficiency (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Bill — Bill 124 - 2012-13 ( as introduced)

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↓ Bill 124 - 2012-13 ( as introduced)

23 Jan 2013 | Bill introduced linked

Energy Efficiency (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Bill — First reading

A Bill to amend the Energy Act 2011 to enable residents of houses in multiple occupation to benefit from the provisions in the Act designed to increase energy efficiency; and for connected purposes.

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