Improving Health and Housing Outcomes in the Private Rental Sector:
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and a Pathway to Affordable, Healthy and Robust Homes
This report brings together insights from across the retrofit sector, government, and civil society to explore how the updated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) can drive meaningful improvement in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It sets out how stronger standards, if designed and implemented well, can deliver homes that are healthier, more affordable, and better for the environment.
Drawing on evidence, workshops, and cross-sector collaboration convened by the National Retrofit Hub, the report identifies the policy, financial, and delivery mechanisms needed to ensure that MEES works for tenants, landlords, and local communities alike. It highlights where action is required, on affordability, enforcement, skills, and tenant protection.
The analysis and recommendations presented here are designed to inform decision-makers as MEES moves from consultation to implementation, ensuring the policy fulfils its potential to create fair, resilient, and low-carbon homes across the country.
