Abstract
This paper provides a preliminary evaluation of staged introduction of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in England and Wales in the period after announcement but before policy implementation. A process evaluation of the specific policy design focussing on potential sources of policy failure is provided. Drawing upon a database of all EPCs registered for offices in London, preliminary empirical evidence is presented on policy outcomes post-announcement and pre-implementation period. The extent to which EPC G and F rated office buildings in London have improved their EPC rating in anticipation of the introduction of the policy between 2011 until 2017 is analysed. It is found that a maximum of 0.65% of the properties affected by the introduction of minimum standards had modifications that could have been triggered by the policy intervention in the period prior to policy implementation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 714-722 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Energy Policy |
Volume | 132 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Commercial real estate
- Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
- Policy evaluation