UKGBC responds to government’s consultation to reform EPCs

Simon McWhirter, deputy CEO of the UKGBC, responds to the government's consultation on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) framework.

Simon McWhirter, deputy CEO of the UK Green Building Council, responds to the government’s consultation on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) framework.

UKGBC welcomes today’s consultation and the renewed commitment from government to ensure that EPCs are fit for purpose.  We’re particularly pleased to see recognition that domestic EPCs need to focus more on reducing carbon emissions and supporting people in reducing their energy costs. It is encouraging that the government has left the door open for future metrics and it must prioritise including information on actual energy use, health and climate resilience. EPCs are vital for understanding the impact our buildings have on our bills, our health, and our environment – this consultation is an important step towards updating a tool which will be crucial for meeting our net zero commitments, upgrading the quality of our built environment, and empowering individuals to transform their energy usage.  We look forward to working with our members to respond in more depth in due course.” 

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