Energy Performance Certificates
Responsible Body:
Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Summary:
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records how energy efficient a building is by rating it from 'A' (most efficient) to 'G' (least efficient). It also includes a report giving recommendations for improvement. With some exceptions, all properties must have an EPC when they are sold, built or rented.
Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Summary:
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records how energy efficient a building is by rating it from 'A' (most efficient) to 'G' (least efficient). It also includes a report giving recommendations for improvement. With some exceptions, all properties must have an EPC when they are sold, built or rented.
Key Requirements:
The duty to obtain an EPC rests with the seller, prospective landlord or person having the works carried out. There is no duty on estate agents (although in their professional capacity they should advise of the need to obtain an EPC).
EPCs can only be produced by an accredited energy assessor and are valid for 10 years. Check that the assessor is a member of an accreditation scheme and has the appropriate qualifications for the type of work you want them to carry out.
A Display Energy Certificate (DEC) is now required for larger public buildings enabling everyone to see how energy efficient our public buildings are. The DEC should be displayed at all times in a prominent place clearly visible to the public and they are accompanied by an advisory report listing measures to improve the energy rating of a building. A DEC is valid for one year and the advisory report is valid for seven years.
EPCs can only be produced by an accredited energy assessor and are valid for 10 years. Check that the assessor is a member of an accreditation scheme and has the appropriate qualifications for the type of work you want them to carry out.
A Display Energy Certificate (DEC) is now required for larger public buildings enabling everyone to see how energy efficient our public buildings are. The DEC should be displayed at all times in a prominent place clearly visible to the public and they are accompanied by an advisory report listing measures to improve the energy rating of a building. A DEC is valid for one year and the advisory report is valid for seven years.
Penalties & Implications of non-compliance:
The local authority is responsible for enforcement and may impose a fine.
Further Information:
Department of Communities and Local Government: http://www.communities.gov.uk
Directgov: http://www.direct.gov.uk
Business Link: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk
The local authority is responsible for enforcement and may impose a fine.
Further Information:
Department of Communities and Local Government: http://www.communities.gov.uk
Directgov: http://www.direct.gov.uk
Business Link: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk