How To Navigate The Change From EPC’s to MEES For Housing Retrofit Projects

Good health starts at home and improved energy efficiency in the home can directly contribute to better health and wellbeing outcomes for residents.  

For example, if people are living in warmer environments this helps to reduce cold-related illnesses and lowers the number of cases of damp and mould as improved insulation and ventilation in the home cuts instances of condensation. This also leads to reduced indoor air pollutants and allows for cleaner air to circulate in the home. 

More efficient homes can also lead to lower energy bills. This in turn helps to reduce stress and anxiety for residents. Whilst the ability to live in a comfortable and affordable to heat home helps to foster a greater sense of security and wellbeing. 

Energy efficiency becomes very important when you are looking at protecting the health of more vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. 

So, how do we treat our ageing housing stock to allow us to create energy efficient homes that are better for the health of their residents?