Energy Performance Certificates (2008)
What is it?
An energy performance certificate on a building, similar to those seen on white goods, with ratings from A-G.
By law you will need one if buying or selling a home, or whenever a building is built, sold or rented out.
Large public buildings must have Display Energy Certificates (DECs) on show
Who does it affect?
Builders/Developer for both commercial properties and domestic dwellings, including newbuilds and refurbs.
Accredited energy assessors produce EPC’s with a report suggesting improvements to make the building more energy efficient.
Details?
When the construction of a new building is completed, the builder or person responsible for the construction is responsible for obtaining the certificate and providing it to the owner. This is a duty under Building Regulations. This will also apply if a building is converted into fewer or more units and there are changes to the heating, hot water provision or air conditioning/ ventilation services.
Links
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?r.l1=1073858799&topicId=1082139454&r.lc=en&r.s=tl
http://epc.direct.gov.uk/index.html