Understand the starting point before planning work
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards enquiries begin with the property, its use, location and current EPC. Share any supporting assessment information and explain the decision you need to make: planning improvements, reviewing a letting or comparing refurbishment options. A useful review needs to relate to the actual building and the evidence available.
What the assessment covers
Assess the existing EPC position and explore measures that could improve the rating. A MEES report helps landlords and property managers plan improvements around the standards relevant to their property.
Useful starting information: current EPC, property details, building specifications and any planned refurbishment.
Non-domestic MEES guidance ↗Compare practical improvement options
Identify known constraints, planned maintenance and systems already due for replacement. This helps frame improvement options around the way the property is managed. A report can support decisions about energy performance, but it is not an exemption registration or a guarantee of legal compliance. The applicable rules and the reporting scope should be confirmed for the particular property.
Your questions
Should I send the current EPC?
Yes. Include the certificate and any recommendation report, together with details of changes made since the assessment.
Does a report guarantee a particular EPC rating?
No. A future rating depends on the building, the measures implemented and the evidence available for assessment. The scope can include exploring options before committing to work.
Building regulations and assessment routes differ across the UK. Project location, the applicable requirements and deliverables are confirmed when agreeing the scope.