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New regulations in England may compel landlords to install heat pumps or solar panels to achieve a 'C' EPC rating by 2030, with non-compliance leading to fines of up to £30,000. This initiative, part of a Labour Party net zero drive, requires landlords to meet two of three new green metrics or spend £10,000 on improvements.

Critics argue the move could be burdensome, particularly for older properties, citing insufficient skilled labor and restrictive funding options. A DESNZ spokesman clarified that installation of heat pumps is not mandatory, emphasizing the right to decent housing.