MEES exemptions & EPC B 2031 compliance

Upgrade, exempt or plan ahead

Future MEES requirements could require significant investment across the commercial property sector.

For England and Wales the Government has confirmed plans for rented non- domestic buildings over 1,000m² to achieve EPC B by 2031, where cost effective.

Before committing to costly improvement works, understand whether your property can achieve future standards — or whether a valid MEES exemption may provide a more practical and commercially sensible route to compliance.

Book a compliance Review

Before you spend money and time on improvements

Property owners sometimes assume building upgrades are the only route to compliance.

In reality, some properties may qualify for a valid MEES exemption, potentially reducing the need for significant capital expenditure.

At CORE, we assess all available compliance options before recommending investment decisions.

✅ Understand future EPC B risk

✅ Explore potential exemption opportunities

✅ Avoid unnecessary expenditure

✅ Protect asset value

✅ Stay compliant

Not every building needs the same solution

Every property is different. Before making decisions, there are three key questions to answer:

Can the building achieve EPC B?

We assess current performance and likely future compliance requirements.

What improvements would be required?

We identify potential measures and likely investment costs.

Could a MEES exemption apply?

Where improvements are impractical or uneconomic, a valid exemption may provide an alternative route to compliance.

MEES exemption assessments

We assess whether your property may qualify for:

Seven-year payback exemption

Where improvement works do not achieve the required financial payback.

All relevant improvements made exemption

Where all relevant energy efficiency measures have already been completed.

Third party consent exemption

Where required permissions cannot be obtained.

Devaluation exemption

Where recommended works would adversely affect property value.

How CORE can help

  • EPC B reviews

    Assess future compliance risk and identify next steps.

  • Advanced EPC modelling

    Understand realistic upgrade pathways and likely outcomes.

  • MEES exemption assessments

    Determine whether a valid exemption route may exist.

  • Exemption evidence support

    Preparation of supporting evidence and exemption submissions.

  • Portfolio compliance planning

    Strategic advice across multiple assets. Delivering effective compliance solutions from inception to completion.

Request a free initial review

‍Simply fill out the form and we aim to get back to you within 48 hours. We like nothing more than to talk MEES exemptions and EPC B compliance, so please get in touch for a no-obligation conversation.  

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