Resource library
Every link you need, checked and in one place.
Official sources first. Items marked “Compare” help you find installers or products and may become partner links in future; official sources never will.
The rules
- OfficialDomestic MEES landlord guidanceThe official GOV.UK guidance on minimum EPC ratings for rented homes.
- OfficialNon-domestic MEES landlord guidanceRules for commercial lettings, including exemptions and enforcement.
- OfficialWarm Homes PlanThe January 2026 plan that confirmed EPC C by 2030 for private rented homes.
- OfficialCommercial EPC B consultationGovernment consultation and response on EPC B for non-domestic lettings.
- OfficialPRS Exemptions RegisterWhere landlords register MEES exemptions. Nothing counts until it is here.
- OfficialHow to Rent guideThe government checklist for tenants, which landlords must provide.
EPCs
- OfficialFind an energy certificateLook up the current EPC, its rating, expiry date and recommendations.
- OfficialEPCs explainedGOV.UK overview of when you need an energy performance certificate.
- GuideBook an EPC with Home SurveyFixed-price EPCs from accredited assessors at homesurvey.eu.
- GuideEPCs for landlordsWhat landlords need to know about ratings, validity and the 2030 rules.
Grants and finance
- OfficialBoiler Upgrade Scheme£7,500 toward a heat pump, applied for by your installer.
- OfficialGreat British Insulation SchemeSupplier-funded insulation for eligible homes.
- OfficialECO4 (Ofgem)How the Energy Company Obligation works and who qualifies.
- OfficialFind energy grantsGOV.UK tool to check which schemes a home may qualify for.
- OfficialNest (Wales)Free advice and home improvements for eligible households in Wales.
- CompareGreen buy-to-let mortgagesCompare lenders offering better rates for efficient rentals.
Installers and retrofit
- OfficialTrustMarkGovernment-endorsed quality scheme. Find registered retrofit businesses.
- OfficialMCS installer searchFind certified heat pump, solar and battery installers.
- GuideRetrofit coordination (PAS 2035)My Home Survey plans and oversees larger retrofits safely.
- GuidePAS 2035 explained (BSI)The standard behind whole-house retrofit and most grant schemes.
- GuideRetrofit AcademyTraining and a directory for retrofit professionals.
- CompareInsulation quotesGet quotes from vetted insulation installers.
- CompareHeat pump quotesCompare MCS heat pump installers in your area.
- CompareSolar PV quotesCompare solar and battery installers.
Advice and guidance
- GuideEnergy Saving TrustIndependent advice on insulation, heating and renewables.
- GuideHistoric England: energy efficiencyGuidance on upgrading older and listed homes safely.
- OfficialPlanning PortalCheck whether your works need planning permission or building regulations.
- OfficialDamp and mould guidanceGovernment guidance for rented housing providers on damp and mould.
- GuideSmart Energy GBHow smart meters work and how tenants can get one.
- GuideNRLANational Residential Landlords Association: guides, templates and news.
- GuidePropertymarkProfessional body for letting agents, with MEES guidance for agents.
- CompareLandlord insuranceCompare landlord insurance, including cover during works.