Free tool
Can your property be let?
Check any commercial postcode against the MEES regulations.
Live data from the official EPC register.
What are the MEES regulations?
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards set the lowest EPC rating a commercial property can have and still be legally let in England and Wales.
Right now the minimum is EPC E. The government has proposed raising it to C by 2027/28 and B by 2030. If those proposals become law, any property rated D or below would need to improve or face fines of up to £150,000.
The deadlines
Now
Minimum EPC E for all commercial lettings
2027/28 (proposed)
Minimum EPC C for new and existing lettings
2030 (proposed)
Minimum EPC B for all commercial lettings
Energy rating
CO₂ emissions score
- A0-25Most efficient
- B26-50
- C51-75
- D76-100
- E101-125
- F126-150
- G151+Least efficient
Lower scores are better. New commercial buildings typically target B or better; sub-E ratings cannot legally be let under MEES.
How we check against MEES
Rated A, B, or C. Meets current MEES minimum (EPC E) and the proposed 2027/28 target (EPC C).
Rated D or E. Meets today's MEES minimum, but would fall short if the proposed EPC C minimum takes effect in 2027/28.
Rated F or G. Already below the current MEES minimum. Cannot legally be let. Fines up to £150,000.
Certificate is older than 10 years. MEES compliance cannot be confirmed. A new EPC is needed before the property can be let.
Frequently asked questions
- What is MEES?
- The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) set the lowest EPC rating a commercial property can have and still be legally let in England and Wales. Since April 2023 the minimum is EPC E. The government has proposed raising this to C by 2027/28 and B by 2030.
- What happens if my property is non-compliant?
- Landlords who let a commercial property with an EPC rating below the minimum face fines of up to 20% of the rateable value, capped at £150,000 per property. Penalties are published on a public register.
- What does 'at risk' mean?
- Properties rated D or E are legal to let today under the current EPC E minimum, but would become non-compliant if the proposed EPC C minimum takes effect in 2027/28. Getting a current EPC now gives you time to plan improvements.
- Where does the data come from?
- This tool pulls live data from the official EPC register maintained by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Results show the most recent non-domestic EPC lodged for each property at the postcode searched.
- Is this tool free?
- Yes, the EPC checker is completely free to use. If your property needs a new Commercial EPC, Axe Energy can survey and lodge with Landmark within 24 to 48 hours, with fixed pricing from £199.
Want the full picture on MEES regulations, penalties, and exemptions?
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