Home Energy Model News & Updates
Regular roundups covering the Home Energy Model, Future Homes Standard, EPC reform, and wider UK building regulation changes. Written for SAP assessors, architects, developers, builders, and homeowners.
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EPC C by 2030 Confirmed: What the New MEES Rules Mean for Every Landlord
The government confirms all private rented homes must reach EPC C by October 2030. New dual-metric compliance model, £10,000 cost cap, heritage exemption removed, and how HEM changes your rating.
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FHS Confirmed: SAP 10.3 Will Be the Only Compliance Route at Launch
The government confirms SAP 10.3 as the sole FHS compliance methodology at launch. HEM follows 3+ months later, with a 24-month dual running period. BRE-approved software ready.
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HEM EPC Consultation — What It Proposes and How to Respond
Deep dive into the HEM EPC consultation closing 18 March 2026. Modular inputs, four metrics, CIBSE and RIBA reactions, landlord dual metric rule, heat pump records, and how to respond.
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HEM & Future Homes Standard News — February 2026
Warm Homes Plan launches with £15bn investment, HEM EPC consultation opens for existing dwellings, four new EPC metrics confirmed, and NHBC prepares the workforce for FHS.
Timeline & Status
Live tracker of HEM, FHS, and EPC reform milestones.
EPCs & HEM
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