If you are responsible for a commercial building with air conditioning, the term TM44 is likely to appear on your compliance checklist. TM44 inspections are a legal requirement for many air conditioning systems, and getting the timing right is essential. Miss the deadline and your building falls out of step with UK energy efficiency regulations. […]
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The energy rules that apply to rented homes are changing. On 21 January 2026 the government confirmed that private landlords in England and Wales will need to ensure their properties meet an EPC C standard by 2030, measured under a new assessment system. That target sits alongside the existing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard, known as […]
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, commonly known as MEES, have turned the Energy Performance Certificate into one of the most important documents a commercial landlord can hold. For anyone letting or selling a business property, the EPC is no longer a simple compliance formality. It is the document that shows whether a building meets the […]
Modernising Office Comfort: Replacing Chiller & AHU Systems with VRF/VRV Technology In today’s office environments, thermal comfort, energy efficiency and sustainability are no longer perks, they’re expectations. For many commercial buildings still relying on an ageing chiller and air handling unit (AHU) combination, upgrading to a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) or Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) […]
How domestic landlords in Surrey can obtain a MEES exemption MEES – Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards – ensure that privately rented domestic properties meet minimum energy performance levels. As of 1 April 2020, landlords must offer new or renewed tenancies only on properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E or above. Failure […]
How commercial property landlords can obtain an exemption from MEES (including mixed-use buildings) As sustainability regulations tighten across the UK, commercial property landlords face increasing pressure to comply with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2023, it has been unlawful to let or continue letting non-domestic properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) […]
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Navigating MEES
Navigating MEES: Current and future requirements for domestic landlords As energy efficiency continues to climb the policy agenda, the Minimum Energy EfficiencyStandards (MEES) reshape the domestic rental market. Landlords must familiarise themselves with current obligations and prepare for forthcoming enhancements. This blog explores where MEES stands today, anticipated regulatory shifts, and concrete steps Surrey landlords […]
In a climate-conscious age, UK homeowners are rethinking how they heat their homes and water. Heat pumps have emerged as one of the leading contenders for cleaner, more efficient domestic heating; but are they the right fit for your Surrey property? At Surrey Energy Ratings, we help residents navigate the practical choices behind sustainability. In […]
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RdSAP 10 is here
What domestic landlords and homeowners need to know Starting 15 June 2025, the UK’s method for calculating Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) is being overhauled marking a significant shift toward accuracy and transparency. The new methodology, RdSAP 10, replaces RdSAP 9.94 and introduces a more detailed, evidence-based assessment of home energy efficiency. If you’re a landlord […]
As energy efficiency becomes increasingly central to property compliance and tenant demand, landlords and building managers are under growing pressure to improve the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of their commercial buildings. With Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation tightening, a poor EPC rating is more than just a red flag, it could soon limit […]