The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is broadly similar to the labels now provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.

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.

Domestic Buildings

On completion, all homes, new or converted are required to have an 'on construction' energy performance certificate - OCEPC and evidence of this will need to be shown to Building Control. This can be completed as part of the SAP calculation and at  brilliant futures ltd , we are licensed On Construction Energy Assessors and able to produce both your SAP assessment and OCEPC

Existing buildings

If you materially change the use of a property or add a flat or change the number of dwellings , then you are required by law to provide an OCEPC. 

New Buildings

Commercial Buildings

Commercial properties and public buildings currently account for nearly 25% of the UK's carbon emissions, contributing to global climate change.

The way in which we light, heat and use buildings all contribute to this. Even small improvements to the energy performance and the way we use our buildings could have a significant effect on our fuel bills and carbon emissions. Energy Performance Certificates have been introduced to help improve the energy efficiency of all buildings. Since October 2008 commercial and public buildings must have one whenever the building is sold, built or rented.

Display Energy Certificate (DECs)

The requirement for Display Energy Certificates came into effect on 1 October 2008.  Display Energy Certificates are only required for buildings with a total useful floor area over 1,000m 2 that are occupied by a public authority and institution providing a public service to a large number of persons and therefore visited by those persons.

Display Energy Certificates (DECs) 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

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