In March 2026 the Scottish Government announced they are postponing plans to introduce new-style EPC certificates, validity periods and rating systems. They confirmed that the changes will not come into force in October 2026 as planned.
The delay is in response to the UK government pushing back their EPC reforms for England and Wales. The current EPC system under the 2008 regulations will remain in place until further notice while Scotland aligns its timeline with the UK Government’s revised EPC reform schedule.
The reforms rely on the UK Government’s Home Energy Model meaning a new implementation date cannot be confirmed yet. Scotland has stated that they expect to confirm after the Scottish Parliament election in May 2026, with regulations then being updated.
Following engagement with industry on delivery timelines, EPC reform will likely be delayed until the second half of 2027. Both governments will now work with industry to agree a revised launch date and a shared implementation plan by summer 2026.
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24/03/2026