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Public consultation on proposals to amend the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)
This consultation proposes changes to how SAP assesses the energy performance of homes.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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The SAP assessment is used for many purposes – including compliance with Building Regulations, and to produce Energy Performance Certificates. This consultation sets out twenty areas of the methodology which are under review and seeks views on proposed changes. Comments are welcome on any part of SAP.
In addition to the consultation document below, draft specifications for the new versions of SAP are available on the BRE website with cSAP available through the ISAP site.
Technical working papers with the evidence base supporting the consultation document are via BRE.
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