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CASE STUDY
'We recently received feedback from one of our clients; their business premises running costs were more than halved following the implementation of some of our recommendations from the EPC'.
Guy Shorrock Bsc (Hons) Dip DEA NDEA
Director Aldrock
Energy Reports
Commercial Energy Performance Certificates
We provide affordable Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for businesses that are being sold or leased in the North West. From the 4th of January 2009 the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive dictated that a Commercial EPC will be required upon construction, sale or lease for all non-dwellings, covering everything from small retail units to offices, industrial units and large scale commercial premises such as airports and public buildings.
A commercial EPC provides an energy rating for a building which is based on the performance potential of that building. Services such as lighting, heating and ventilation) are taken into account as well as the way in which these services are controlled. The now industry standardised A - G energy rating given on the certificate will reflect the intrinsic energy performance standard of the building relative to a benchmark. This rating could then be used by potential buyers or tenants to make comparisons between properties. The commercial EPC is accompanied by a secondary report that provides recommendations on how the energy performance of the building could be enhanced Responsibility for enforcement in newly built properties will fall to Building Control, whilst Trading Standards departments will enforce certification of existing buildings.
The legislation does have exemptions; for advice on your requirements please contact our commercial EPC department for definitive answers.
Domestic Energy Performance Certificates
All domestic properties being sold, leased or constructed require a domestic Energy Performance Certificate by law. In simple terms,an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a record of the actual and potential energy saving aspects of a particular property. The property is assessed using standard assessment software (RDSAP). Its performance is rated in terms of energy use per square metre of floor. Energy efficiency is based on fuel costs and environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions.The resulting Energy Performance Certificate issued to you will provide you with clear information on the energy performance of the property and cost effective means for improvement. The responsible person is issued an Energy rating and recommendations for consideration or for the future owner or tenant to consider.
Display Energy Certificates
Display Energy Certificates (DECs) indicate the real energy usage of a building and its operational rating, informing the public of the buildings efficiency. This is calculated by examining and recording the energy consumption of the property as from the gas, electricity and other meters.The DEC must be displayed at all times in a prominent place within the building and be 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.Currently Display Energy Certificates are only required for buildings that are occupied by a public authority or an institution providing a public service to a large number of persons with a total useable area greater than 1000m2. Display Energy Certificates are valid for one year. The accompanying Advisory Report is valid for 7 years.In the future, the government has announced its intention to consult on whether this requirement should include private sector organisations where large numbers of the public regularly visit the building and a reduction in the minimum size of property.
Air Conditioning Inspections
The Government has introduced regular air conditioning inspections. On the 4th January 2009 all air conditioning systems over 250kW must have had their first inspection done. By the 4th January 2011 all air conditioning systems over 12kW must have their first inspection and a report available on request. Inspections have to be repeated at least every five years. Air Conditioning systems can account for a large proportion of a building’s energy usage. Having regular inspections carried out by a qualified assessor can improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption which in turn reduces capital operating costs and carbon emissions.
The inspection will give building owner guidance on how to use their air conditioning more efficiently and in turn save money on their bills. It will also highlight additional factors that may be causing the air conditioning to be used excessively.
Building owners and managers who operate air-conditioning systems have statutory obligations under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to ensure that air conditioning inspections are conducted by qualified and accredited air-conditioning inspectors.
FREE Energy Audits
Aldrock Surveyors Limited offers you the holistic approach to energy cost reduction.
We offer free energy audits in order to assess your building and use the government grants available in order to provide an engineered solution to reduce your buildings energy bills. The process utilises interest free government grants and uses the money to improve the lighting and heating systems using new energy efficient products. The savings made from the new heating and lighting systems pays back the interest free loan over a period of between 6-48 months. The whole process is usually completely free with no hidden costs.
Please feel free to call us for more information.
FREE Energy Audit
Would you like us to carry out a FREE energy audit and find Government funding and grants for new energy efficient heating and lighting?
Display Energy Certificates
Under article 7 of the EPBD DEC’s will be required from 1st October 2008 for building occupied by a public authority or an institution with a total useful floor area of over 1,000m2
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
Do you require an EPC for a commercial or domestic sale or letting? We offer very competitive prices.