Commercial Energy Performance Certificates

Timberwise can provide comprehensive Commercial Energy Performance Certificates 

The main thing that commercial organisations have to do is avoid penalties for non-compliance! The regulations are enforced by Local Authority Trading Standards Officers who can issue a civil penalty charge notice calculated at 12.5% of the rateable value of the building (upto a maximum £5000).

As of 1st October 2008 all commercial buildings, with a small number of exclusions, required an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when built, sold or rented. The latest update from DCLG (9/09/2008) states that 'any non-domestic building on the market before 1st October and remaining on the market will need an EPC by 1st January 2009 at the latest. If it is sold or rented out in the meantime, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) must be commissioned and handed over as soon as is practicable'. Large additions or reductions in a building, and extension of its services can also trigger the requirement for a new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

In preparation for the assessment, you should assemble all the information the Energy Performace assessor will require to complete the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This includes:

• Plans of the building and its construction,
• The services of the building (heating, air conditioning, ventilation, hot water & storage, system controls and lighting),
• Any documentation such as operational and maintenance manuals.

A commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is valid for 10 years, however as the running costs of commercial buildings become a factor in purchase and rental decisions, it will benefit owners to obtain a new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) after works which improve the energy efficiency of the building - for example the installation of a new heating system.

To arrange an Energy Performance Survey simply complete our Energy Performance Request form. If you have any other questions relating to Energy Performance please eMail our Energy Performance Expert