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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards MAXIMISING THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THE MEES By Aisling Sands, Technical Director at Kingspan Insulated Panels. When the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) came into effect in 2018, it marked the beginning of increasingly stringent energy efficiency regulations relating to private rented properties in England and Wales. As we near the April 2023 deadline for the next changes, when landlords will no longer be able to let any property with an EPC rating lower than an E, whether occupied or not, we look at the opportunities this offers contractors and the priorities when upgrading a property’s energy efficiency. What are the MEES requirements? The MEES legislation essentially prevents landlords from leasing substandard and energy inefficient buildings. By addressing the worst performing rental properties, the MEES aims to contribute towards upgrading the UK’s building stock – and with fines up to £150,000, landlords cannot ignore the costly price of not complying. Beyond the ‘EPC E by 2023’ requirement, a government white paper confirmed its intention to require all rented non-domestic properties to achieve EPC B by 2030 including an interim target of EPC C in 2027. Therefore, landlords need to be aware that the MEES will continue to rise in the coming decade, and it makes sense for them to begin futureproofing properties as soon as possible. For non-domestic buildings, retrofitting as opposed to rebuilding is clearly the most costeffective, quickest and most environmentally sensitive option. Raising buildings beyond the minimum standards now prevents a return to further disruptive renovation a few years later, as Above: Some older non-domestic buildings such as warehouses, offices, supermarkets and schools can feature little to no insulation within the original cladding and roof structure. Top: Replacing a dangerous, uninsulated asbestos roof with insulated panels will immediately improve a building’s thermal performance and enhance its value. “Contractors can swiftly and easily help customers to meet the MEES requirements” well as immediately lowering operational costs and saving energy. This presents an opportunity for contractors who are ready to provide retrofit solutions which both meet the current MEES and help to futureproof against further legislative changes. Fabric first Whilst there are a variety of ways to go about improving the EPC of a building, raising the thermal efficiency of the building fabric remains one of the most costeffective ways to make long-term improvements. Some older non-domestic buildings such as warehouses, offices, supermarkets, and schools can feature little to no insulation within the original cladding and roof structure, and suffer from issues such as thermal bridging around joints and openings. Some buildings may also contain potentially harmful materials such as asbestos. For these buildings, the best solution is often to strip back the original cladding and fit a new, energy-efficient system such as a metal-faced insulated panel system. From a practical point of view, their single component design and engineered jointing means that once the original cladding is stripped, you can quickly and easily get the panels installed and make the building weathertight. In roof applications, this reduces the amount of time working at height and provides a safer, more walkable surface for installers once each panel is secured. The most recent developments in insulation technology provides a thermal conductivity as low as 0.018W/mK allowing a thinner and more lightweight product – crucial when dealing with existing buildings to keep structural loading to a minimum. This technology makes it possible to achieve U-values as low as 0.12W/m²K, easily meeting the regulatory requirements. The factory engineered jointing can also help to create a highly airtight structure, further reducing the building’s energy usage and improving its EPC rating. 60 TC NOVEMBER <strong>2022</strong>
“Many non-domestic buildings feature expansive flat roof spaces, making them ideal for solar PV installations, providing a free and independent source of power” Above: The Kingspan QuadCore PowerPanel roof panel provides a simple, two-in-one solution to improve MEES. Renewable interventions When undertaking refurbishment of the building envelope, building owners are also able to consider a wealth of renewable options which can further raise the EPC rating of the building and futureproof it against rising energy costs. Many non-domestic buildings feature expansive flat roof spaces, making them ideal for solar PV installations, providing a free and independent source of power. Beyond the standard ‘on-roof’ solutions, new solar PV roof solutions are available which combine a high-performance insulated panel with an efficient lightweight monocrystalline photovoltaic panel. In addition to being quick and straightforward to install, these products ensure that a high level of thermal performance is achieved, whilst simultaneously embracing the benefits of renewable solar energy to realise even greater operational savings and energy security in an offsite engineered, two-inone solution. A unique opportunity Through a combination of highly efficient insulation technology and capitalising on the power of PV, contractors can swiftly and easily help customers to meet the MEES requirements – reducing disruption for tenants and maximising the energy cost savings and revenue for building owners and occupiers. This ensures the longevity of non-domestic building stock, protecting asset value, and most importantly staying ahead of future energy legislation. Contact Kingspan Insulateds Panels www.kingspanpanels.co.uk 01352 717 251 NOVEMBER <strong>2022</strong> TC 61
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