The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulation was introduced in 2018 to help the UK meet its net zero targets and is currently applicable in England & Wales. Since then, the legislation has been widely discussed for the role it should play in reducing the carbon footprint of non-domestic property stock in the UK.
CMS is actively advising and commenting on MEES and here, we bring our MEES-related content into one place.
Data driven insights
CMS acts for commercial landlords of different sizes, in all sectors, across England & Wales. Our experience is that there has been almost zero engagement with MEES by the local authorities tasked to enforce the regulations. Is the experience of our clients, and CMS, a true reflection of the level of engagement?
This series of articles reflects on the results of our Freedom of Information request to 285 Local Authorities in England & Wales and examines if the regulations are working effectively and the reasons behind low levels of enforcement.
MEES - are the regulations working?
MEES - why are local authorities failing to enforce?
Manifest-EES
The impact of MEES
An interactive flowchart that focuses on the impact of MEES on properties that are let or will be let. Work your way through easy questions to see if you need to obtain an EPC and what you can do if the EPC rating is F or G.
The impact of MEES (Flowchart)
Our commentary on MEES
In our six-part video series and Law-Now articles, we discuss the impact of the MEES Regulations on landlords and tenants, and what the future may hold for the legislation.
Six things landlords need to know about minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)
MEES 2023: Is your portfolio ready?
Be aware of the key date of 1 April 2023 for MEES and commercial property
Law-Now articles: MEES
BPP Green Lease toolkit
At the end of January 2024, the Better Buildings Partnership (“BBP”) launched its updated Green Lease Toolkit – its first revision since 2013. One of the key updates considered the requirements of the MEES regulations.
