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Promoting energy efficiency in the private rented sector

By: Contributor(s): Series: Property Management ; 20(1) 2002, 49-63(15)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: This research evaluated the PRESS scheme which encouraged landlords to introduce energy efficiency measures. A total of 78 private sector rented properties in Sheffield were examined with retrofit measures to improve levels of energy efficiency. The outcome of the experiment shows that while market barriers exist, the PRESS scheme did help overcome some obstacles to energy efficiency.

This research evaluated the PRESS scheme which encouraged landlords to introduce energy efficiency measures. A total of 78 private sector rented properties in Sheffield were examined with retrofit measures to improve levels of energy efficiency. The outcome of the experiment shows that while market barriers exist, the PRESS scheme did help overcome some obstacles to energy efficiency.