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Helping landlords and property managers stay compliant across the South of England
If you own or manage a commercial property in Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey or the wider South of England, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are essential to understand.
Since 1 April 2023, all privately rented non-domestic buildings must achieve an EPC rating of E or higher before being let or renewed. F- or G-rated buildings are now classed as sub-standard — and continuing to let them can result in significant financial penalties.
Who MEES applies to
MEES applies to most commercial properties — including offices, retail units, warehouses, and industrial buildings — that require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
If your property in Hampshire, Dorset, or Surrey is let on a lease between 6 months and 99 years, it likely falls within MEES scope.
EPC assessment and building modelling
We carry out non-domestic EPC assessments using SBEM or DSM modelling, depending on complexity.
Our assessors analyse:
- Fabric and insulation performance
- Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
- Lighting, controls and renewables
- Air-tightness and thermal bridging
MEES upgrade strategy
MEES upgrade strategy
We produce a costed improvement plan with clear pathways to reach EPC C and EPC B targets, aligned with the 7-year payback test.
Project delivery and documentation
Energy Report can support project specification, contractor coordination, and final EPC re-rating, ensuring all evidence is audit-ready for Building Control or PRS exemption submission.
Ongoing MEES monitoring
We maintain an annual MEES tracker so your commercial portfolio stays compliant and future-proofed.
MEES exemptions — what qualifies and how to register
Certain properties can qualify for temporary or permanent exemptions under the PRS Exemptions Register, such as:
- 7-year payback test — if improvements aren’t cost-effective
- All relevant measures installed — but still below EPC E
- Third-party consent not granted (e.g. freeholder or tenant refusal)
- Wall insulation detriment — if it damages the building fabric
- Property devaluation — if works would reduce value by >5%
- New landlord exemption — valid for 6 months
Energy Report can review your asset and prepare the evidence pack required for official exemption registration. (Guidance found here)
FAQs
Can I still let an F or G-rated property?
No, unless you have a registered PRS exemption, you cannot legally let or renew the lease of a sub-standard property.
Do listed buildings qualify for exemptions?
They might, but you must demonstrate and register the correct exemption route (for example, where wall insulation would damage the fabric).
What are the MEES deadlines?
The minimum EPC E applies now. The Government intends to tighten to EPC C in 2027 and EPC B by 2030.
How much are the fines?
Fines range up to £150,000, depending on rateable value and breach duration.
Can you help improve my EPC rating?
Yes — we specialise in MEES compliance, EPC modelling, and upgrade plans for commercial buildings throughout the South of England
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