Frontpage » Commercial Energy Performance Certificates

• Introduction to Commercial EPCs
  An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is intended to inform potential
  buyers or tenants about the energy performance of a building, so they can
  consider energy efficiency as part of their investment or business decision to
  buy or occupy that building.
• What is an EPC?
  The certificate provides you with a rating for the building, showing its energy efficiency. The ratings are similar to those found on products such as fridges and are standard so the energy efficiency of one building can easily be compared with another building of a similar type.
• Do I need a commercial EPC?
  

  An Energy Performance Certificate is only required when a building is constructed, sold or rented out.

• Why do commercial EPCs cost so much more than domestic ones?
  

  OK, so you can get an EPC for your house for £70-£100.

  So why are you being quoted so much for an EPC for your office? Anything from £300 up to £2000!!

  Well, commercial properties are much more varied and complex. The survey could take a whole week and could need a team of assessors!
• What if I don't have a commercial EPC when I should?
  Building control and trading standards divisions of local authorities are responsible for ensuring that, when required, buildings have an Energy Performance Certificate.
• Commercial heating checklist
  This straight forward checklist will help you carry out a basic energy efficiency survey of your commercial property. Use it to assess whether you should upgrade any of your systems.
• Reducing the Energy Usage of Air Conditioning Systems
  

  The main things that affect the energy efficiency of your air conditioning system are:
  • The energy efficiency of your air conditioning equipment
  • Whether your air conditioning system has been regularly maintained
  • How your air conditioning system is controlled and operated

  Read more in the attached PDF document.