From this year (2013) public buildings of more than 500 square metres of floor-space need to have a Display Energy Certificates (DECs) setting out their annual carbon dioxide emissions and comparing their energy efficiency to properties of the same kind.
Why do I need an Energy Performance Certificate? As of 6th April 2012 an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) must be commissioned before marketing your property for sale or rent, whether it is residential or commercial.
On top of any money you save by generating your own free energy, there is now an even greater incentive with Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs).
A Commercial Energy Performance Certificate or (EPC) is required by Law if selling or leasing a building, Some buildings are Exempt; Places of Worship Temporary structures with a planned use less than 2 years Stand alone properties with under 50m2 useable floor space Properties due for demolition with a demolition order in place Low energy demand properties e.
All Properties require an EPC when offered for sale or let.
Reduce bills and receive payment for unused energy .
An Energy Assessor is able to advice on cost saving measures to your home or business once a DEC or EPC has been completed.
If you are about to market a property you will need a Domestic EPC.
Reduce your bills and receive payment for unused energy – an EPC is needed for Solar PV feed-in tariff
Commercial EPC for your Office, Retail Unit or Industrial Building.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates your home on its energy efficiency
EPCs and DECs may only be produced by an accredited energy assessor.
