The National Residential Landlords Association is introducing a new energy efficiency retrofitting course this summer – ahead of possible EPC rule tightening if Labour wins this year’s General Election.

The association says its course is open to non-members as well as members. 

The course will offer practical advice for landlords on how to lower fuel bills, and tackle damp and mould as well as offering an in-depth look at systems for insulation, heating, ventilation, and renewables.  

Last year Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that he was abandoning plans to introduce a minimum EPC rating of C in all rental properties by 2028 although there is a high expectation that if the Conservatives win the election they will return to the subject. 

From Labour’s side, shadow energy and net zero spokesperson Ed Miliband has already indicated that he would like to see a minimum C rating for private rental EPCs in future.

A statement from the NRLA says the course has been devised by Dr Sue Roberts, a highly experienced Domestic Energy Assessor and Green Deal Advisor, who will explain how landlords can retrofit to meet existing – or new – energy performance requirements, including the different options for heating water. 

Delivered virtually, by an NRLA trainer in real time, the first eClassroom course will be held on Wednesday July 10 at a price of £154 for members and £193 for others. 

You can book your place here.