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Brought into force in October 2008, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requires public buildings over 1000sqm and commercial buildings over 10,000sqm to gain certification based on the energy use at the location.
Public buildings are assessed annually and given a Display Energy Certificate, while commercial premises are required to gain an Energy Performance Certificate. Both involve similar regulations.
Public authorities include central and local government, schools, courts and prisons. Institutions include organisations that provide services paid for by the taxpayer.
About the DEC
A DEC contains three main charts – the operational rating, carbon dioxide emissions and previous operational ratings from the last three years.
The operational rating is a measurement of the energy efficiency of the building, on a scale from ‘A’ to ‘G’. ‘A’ is the most efficient and ‘G’ is the least efficient. The DEC also shows the operational ratings for the last three years. You can use these ratings to check whether the energy efficiency has improved or not.
DEC Advisory report
An advisory report is always produced alongside the DEC and must be kept by whoever is responsible for looking after the building. This report includes recommendations on what the organisation can do to improve the building’s energy efficiency.
The DEC Advisory Report which includes recommendations for improvements is valid for 7 years. The report also includes figures for actual energy use taken from the building’s meter readings, and carbon dioxide emissions measured in tonnes per year.
What happens if a DEC isn't displayed
Organisations can be fined £500 for not having a DEC on display in a prominent place that is clearly visible to the public. A fine of up to £1,000 can be given for not having a valid advisory report.
How can you ensure compliance with the EPBD?
Envido can provide help and support as your organisation works towards the standards set out by the EPBD.
To ensure energy is used efficiently, you can ask Envido to:
- Renew your DEC
- Carry out an Energy Assessment of your sites to understand how to improve the energy performance of your building(s)
- Install Smart and sub metering
- Install the Technologies necessary to ensure building energy infrastructure is running optimally
- Introduce behaviour Change programmes (including Real-Time Displays) that encourage more efficient energy use in the workplace
Ask Envido to help you renew your DEC and improve energy-efficiency
Contact us on 020 7199 0090 to book your FREE consultation - we can help you renew your DEC and improve energy-efficiency across your organisation.
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