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I would support additional taxes on Landlords inversely proportional to the energy rating of the house. Currently there is no incentive for landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. At least when you "own" a house the action to improve it is on you.
I'd support some benefit for improving houses that are owned, too.
It's a bit frustrating if you decide to improve the insulation, but it doesn't move the needle on property value, because a large enough chunk of the market does not care.
There are various insulation schemes you can apply for but they are usually limited in who can apply. You probably don't want to pay for Lord Farqwa upgrading his 16 bed converted wheel house pad.
Indeed, currently I think it's band D or below for insulation quality, and household income of £30k.