What are Energy Performance Certificates [EPCs] and do they apply to my building?
EPCs certify the energy performance of a building as it was designed and/or constructed. Certificates show the building’s performance on a scale of A to G, with A being the most efficient and G the least. Certificates are being introduced in phases for non-residential building from April 2008 with all new buildings over 50m² requiring a certificate from October 2008. In addition any building sold or let also needs a valid certificate. Certificates are valid for 10 years and include a Recommendation Report detailing the measure that can be taken to improve the energy performance of the building. EPCs can only be produced by an accredited assessor.
