Energy efficiency is not a trend for ThamesWey, it has been a core principle for years. Whilst much of the private rented sector is now racing to meet the government’s proposed EPC C rating minimum by 2030, ThamesWey has already delivered hundreds of homes that exceed that standard.
A Sector Under Pressure – and a Different Response
Private renters face the highest rates of fuel poverty in England, and nearly half of all rental homes still fall below EPC C rating. For many landlords, upgrading by 2030 will be a major challenge.
ThamesWey took a different approach. Since Harrington Place in 2020, every major development has been built to EPC B or above, with the newest family homes at The Reeds achieving an EPC A rating. Even The Cornerstone – a complex town centre refurbishment – achieved B and C ratings.
What This Looks Like in Practice
Behind the EPC ratings is a consistent programme of investment in low-carbon technology:
- District heat networks across Sheerwater developments, providing efficient heating and hot water to hundreds of apartments.
- Air source heat pumps at Pine Grove and The Reeds, removing gas entirely.
- Solar photovoltaic panels on every home at The Reeds, generating renewable energy directly for each household.
- Triple glazing as standard across the new-build portfolio.
- EV charging points and secure bicycle storage across multiple schemes.
For residents, the benefits are immediate: lower energy bills, warmer homes, and long-term comfort.
Efficiency Across Every Tenure
Crucially, ThamesWey’s energy performance standards apply across all rent levels, not just full market rent. Social equivalent rent homes at Murray Place and Murray Green, affordable rent homes at Yellow Phase and Harrington Place, and sheltered housing at New Woodlands all meet the same high standards.
Since 2021, more than 500 EPC B-or-above rated homes have been delivered in Sheerwater alone. When you include Harrington Place and The Cornerstone, ThamesWey has produced over 800 highly efficient homes since 2020 – years ahead of national requirements.
Leading, Not Following
As the private rented sector prepares for significant regulatory change, ThamesWey is already operating at the level others are now being asked to reach. This was not driven by compliance; it was driven by purpose.
ThamesWey exists to provide good homes that are safe, well-managed, comfortable, and affordable to live in over the long-term.
Greener by design. Better by intention.