Energy efficiency: New £2m fund for local authorities to clamp down on unjust landlords Local authorities across England and Wales can bid for up to £100,000 to enforce the current regulations for privately rented homes to have a minimum energy performance certificate of Band E Image: Shutterstock A new £2 million government scheme to enable local authorities to clamp down on landlords in the private rental sector whose properties are not meeting minimum energy efficiency standards has been announced. Local authorities across England and Wales can bid for up to £100,000 to enforce the current regulations for privately rented homes to have a minimum energy performance certificate (EPC) of Band E and help protect vulnerable tenants living in non-compliant properties.