Posts Tagged 'energy performance certificate'

Checking a public building’s energy performance

If you use or work in a large public building, you can find out about its energy use and carbon emissions by looking at its Display Energy Certificate (DEC). Find out which buildings have a DEC and what the certificate contains.

Display Energy Certificates – which buildings have them

DECs are a way of showing the energy efficiency of a building. The DEC must be displayed clearly in buildings occupied by public authorities and institutions that provide services ...

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EPC – When do I need one?

When is an EPC needed?

As from 1st October 2008 where a dwelling is being let an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be required.
An EPC is required as follows:-

  • Individual house/dwelling (i.e. a self contained property with its own kitchen/bathroom facilities) – one EPC for the dwelling.
  • Self contained flats (i.e. each behind its own front door with its own kitchen/bathroom facilities) – one EPC per flat.
  • Bedsits or room lets where there is a shared kitchen, toilet and/or bathroom) – no EPC is required ...

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