| EPC - General Infomation for Commercial Buildings |
Commercial EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) can only be issued by qualified Commercial Energy Assessors. There are two types of certificate.
For public buildings a DEC (Display Energy Certificate) will be required,
For other commercial property, an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is required
Energy Certificates
The differences between the two certificates are distinct. A Commercial EPC is similar to a domestic type, whoever the energy assessment method used will be different.
A Display Energy Certificate (DEC) carries an Asset Rating and an Operational Rating, in addition an Advisory Report is issued which contains energy efficiency recommendations for the asset owner. The property owner is not bound to improve the buildings energy performance based on the advisory report's findings.
EPC Validity
Display Energy Certificates are valid for 1 year and must be renewed annually. Commercial EPC's are valid for 10 years. If the property is re-sold during this time a new EPC will be required.
For further information regarding Commercial & Industrial EPC'S please refer to:
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