Energy Performance Certificates & Display Energy Certificates - The Law

Energy certificates must be produced by an accredited energy assessor. There are two types of energy certificate:

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Energy performance certificates have been required since 6 April 2008 when commercial buildings are built, sold or rented.

Display Energy Certificates (DECs)

Display Energy Certificates (DECs), are required for public buildings and those occupied by public authorities which have a total useful area greater than 1000m² and provide a public service to a large number of people and are therefore frequently visited by those people (eg a school, hospital, government or local authority building).  DECs show the actual energy usage of a building and, since 1 October 2008, need to be displayed.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 March 2009 14:40 )