The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium
Royal estates rent out homes that fail to meet legal energy efficiency standards
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Nick Sommerlad
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An investigation reveals that over 100 homes on royal estates currently fail to meet legal minimum energy efficiency standards. Despite the royals' reputation as environmentalists, many properties hold F or G EPC ratings, with some estates exploiting regulatory loopholes to avoid upgrades.
Illustration: Guardian Design/Getty Illustration: Guardian Design/Getty Housing Royal estates rent out homes that fail to meet legal energy efficiency standards Exclusive: More than 100 homes on King Charles and Prince William’s inherited estates have EPC ratings of F or G
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