To procure support for a research project to assess barriers to engagement with Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and proposed strategy to overcome barriers

In 2018 the government introduced minimum energy efficiency standards for privately rented properties (MEES). This required all rental properties to achieve an EPC E before it could be let, unless the landlord was able to demonstrate an appropriate exemption as identified in the legislation. Experience of the implementation of MEES has been varied across the four UA's. Bristol City Council was successful in receiving grant funding for the MEES pilot and this enabled them to undertake a review of exemptions, identif...