In a speech at the Labour party conference, Ed Miliband said landlords must provide decent standards for private rented homes including reaching EPC C targets by 2030.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced that it will soon hold a consultation on proposals aimed at helping landlords meet EPC C targets for private and social rented homes.

The energy secretary told the Labour party conference: “We all know that the poorest people in our country often live in cold, draughty homes, many rent from private landlords whose properties are below decent standards. That is a Tory legacy and scandal. This government will not tolerate this injustice and we will end it. Decent energy standards for private rented homes that will mean warmer homes and lower bills for renters.”

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has now confirmed, a consultation is expected later this year, which is expected to include a cap on the amount landlords will have to spend on energy-efficiency upgrades. This was set at £10,000 under previous plans by the Conservative government and Miliband is expected to stick with a similar figure.