Axing energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector could cost households £8bn over 10 years, the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said.
Landlords welcomed not having to spend “substantial sums of money” on energy efficiency improvements to homes after Rishi Sunak axed plans to force them to upgrade, although the move was branded “hugely disappointing” by a housing associations body.
While it means landlords do not have to fork out cash immediately, the move drew criticism as it could leave their renters facing costs to heat poorly insulated properties. ECIU energy analyst Jess Ralston said: “The PM has sided with landlords over renters, putting their energy bills and cost of living up by ducking the improvement of rules on energy efficiency.
Chief executive Ben Beadle said: “The NRLA wants to see all properties as energy efficient as possible. “It is welcome that landlords will not be required to invest substantial sums of money during a cost-of-living crisis when many are themselves struggling financially.
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