Selling, building or letting your premises? All commercial buildings now require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by law on sale, rent or construction. The good news is that Energy Footprint can organise the EPC for you and provide a free no obligation quote . EPCs have been introduced to help improve buildings’ energy efficiency. The performance of each building is rated on a scale of A to G and each certificate is accompanied by a recommendation report designed to improve energy efficiency. All EU countries are now required to establish minimum standards for buildings under the the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Energy Footprints team of experts can advise you on all aspects of energy certification for your building(s), ensuring that you comply with the new regulations and enhancing your energy efficiency in the process.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is an EPC?
An EPC is a certificate rating the energy efficiency of a building on a scale of A to G, where A is the most efficient. EPCs provide an estimate of the building’s CO2 emissions according to its observed efficiency as well as a benchmark rating as to what a typical building of its type would emit. EPCs are valid for ten years.
Who needs an EPC?
All commercial buildings or dwellings require an EPC before they can be marketed for sale or rent; all newly constructed commercial buildings.
What does the survey involve?
The energy rating is based on a survey of the thermal characteristics of the building’s fabric, internal measurements, heating and hot water systems, air conditional, artificial ventilation, lighting, the position and orientation of the building, natural ventilation and indoor climatic conditions.
What does the recommendation report include?
Each EPC is accompanied by a recommendation report that includes suggested measures designed to improve the building’s energy efficiency. The measures are divided up into groups offering short, medium and long-term payback. The potential level of impact of each measure is also detailed.
Who can carry out the Energy Assessment?
Only qualified energy assessors may carry out the assessment and issue the EPC. Energy Footprint offers a national network of accredited assessors qualified to carry out energy certification on your building.
Who is responsible for the EPC?
The vendor is responsible for providing an EPC before the building can be marketed for sale or rent. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is able to issue fines to organisations that fail to possess the relevant certification.