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New-style EPCs from 2027
EPCs are being redesigned. Instead of one A to G rating, new EPCs will show several ratings, calculated with a new method. The launch is due in the second half of 2027.
The new ratings
| Rating | What it measures |
|---|---|
| Fabric performance | How well the building keeps heat in: insulation, windows, draught-proofing |
| Heating system | How clean and efficient the main heating is |
| Smart readiness | Whether the home can use energy flexibly, such as a smart meter and smart controls |
| Energy cost | An estimated annual energy bill, shown in pounds |
Energy use and carbon figures will also be shown. Today's rating will still appear as a "legacy" figure until at least the end of 2029.
What's staying the same
- EPCs will still be valid for 10 years.
- Your current EPC stays valid until it expires.
What the proposals say about scores
The government consulted on the new method, called the Home Energy Model, in early 2026. Under the proposals:
- The boundary between C and D on the fabric rating would stay close to today's C/D boundary.
- A home relying on a fossil-fuel boiler couldn't reach C on the heating rating. Heat pumps would always score C or above.
- A smart meter would be the minimum for C on smart readiness.
The final band boundaries haven't been set yet.
Other changes decided
- A valid EPC must be in place before a property is marketed.
- A whole HMO will need a valid EPC when a room is let.
- Short-term lets will need an EPC.
- The listed building exemption will be removed.
The government hasn't yet decided whether you'll need a new EPC when one expires during a tenancy.
Timing moved. The government originally aimed to launch new EPCs in October 2026. In March 2026 it moved the launch to the second half of 2027. We'll update this page when a date is announced.
Sources
- Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime: partial government response (21 January 2026, updated 9 March 2026)
- Home Energy Model: methodology for existing homes and new EPC metrics (consultation, January 2026)
- Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: government response (21 January 2026)
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