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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 in a prominent place 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.
  

Display Energy Certificates are only required for buildings that are occupied by a public authority or an institution providing a public service, that are frequently visited by a large number of persons, with a total useful area greater than 1000m2. Display Energy Certificates are valid for one year. The accompanying Advisory Report is valid for 7 years.

  

In the longer term, the Government has announced its intention to consult on whether this requirement should be extended to include private sector buildings occupied by commercial organisations where large numbers of members of the public regularly visit the building. Such an extension would be subject to separate legislation.

  

The requirement for Display Energy Certificates comes into effect from 1 October 2008.

 

New guidance on the implementation of Display Energy Certificates is due to be published shortly. In the meanwhile you need to make sure that you have copies of your energy bills for the last 12 months and up-to-date floor plans of your building; in order to accurately calculate the Gross Internal Floor Area (GIA).

  
 
 
Example of a Residential EPC What is required and when - flow chart
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Example of a Residential EPC Display Energy Certificate - Example
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Example of a Residential EPC Advisory Report - Example
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Version/Date :: 1.0 / 10th June 2008

 

    
 
 
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