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Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates
Energy Performance Certificates
Since the beginning of 2009 a property now requires an Energy Performance Certificate as soon as it is marketed for sale, let or lease assignment. The Certificate should be in place at the beginning of the process, not when a buyer or tenant is found. This report is then valid for up to 10 years, although if improvements are made it can be worthwhile to get the report updated as your rating may improve. The Certificate is an indicator of how efficiently energy is used within the building, both in terms of cost and CO2 emissions.
Failure to comply with these regulations is against the law, and penalties can range from £500 to £5,000, or even as much as 12.5% of the rateable value of the building. If you are found to be non-compliant, you can be fined and instructed to stop marketing the property until you have an Energy Performance Certificate.
Display Energy Certificates
These are a requirement for Public Buildings including schools and council offices and show the actual energy usage of a building, the Operational Rating and help the public see the energy efficiency of a building. This is based on the energy consumption of the building as recorded by gas, electricity and other meters. The DEC should be clearly displayed at all times and clearly visible to the public. A DEC is always accompanied by an Advisory Report that lists cost effective measures to improve the energy rating of the building.
If you would like Lancall to provide a quote for either an Energy Performance Certificate or Display Energy Certificates please contact us, then provide us with details of your requirements and our consultant, who's qualifications include rdSAP for domestic properties; the production of SBEM in commercial existing buildings and from plan along side the creation of DEC (public sector display certificates), will contact you to discuss in further details a tailor made option for your business.
We can also provide SAP reports for refurbishment and new build domestic properties; Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments and BREAM. We also offer packages to include all or any combination of the following; an EPC; Asbestos Management or Refurbishment and Demolition Survey; Legionella Risk Assessment; DDA Audit and Fire Risk Assessments. Please ask at the time of your quotation request.
