AQW 53985 /22-27 – Minimum Energy Performance Certificate rating for new-build social housing

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities to detail the minimum energy performance certificate rating in the latest design standards for new-build social housing.

Minister for Communities: The Department for Communities’ Housing Association Guide does not specify a minimum Energy Performance Certificate rating for new-build social housing, the energy performance of new social housing is currently governed solely by the requirements set out in Building Regulations.

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