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UK Cuts Energy Targets for Social Housing Amid Costs

1/30/2026

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The UK government will cut energy efficiency targets for social housing after councils and housing associations warned upgrades are costly.
Labour aims to set minimum energy performance ratings for social homes in England to lower tenants' fuel bills.
Ministers will give social landlords more time and flexibility to meet these standards.
The housing department says changes would help providers maintain financial capacity to build new homes and upgrade existing properties.

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The UK government will cut energy efficiency targets for social housing after councils and housing associations warned upgrades are costly.
Labour aims to set minimum energy performance ratings for social homes in England to lower tenants' fuel bills.
Ministers will give social landlords more time and flexibility to meet these standards.
The housing department says changes would help providers maintain financial capacity to build new homes and upgrade existing properties.