We offer both Domestic and Commercial Energy Performance Certificates
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for all new build homes and commercial properties including shops, offices and industrial buildings
As approved and registered members of the Elmhurst Energy Government approved Accreditation Scheme our On Construction Domestic Energy Assessors (OCDEA) are able to produce Energy Performance Certificates for all new build domestic dwellings, this includes conversions of existing properties as well as those required for existing, converted and new build commercial properties.
When do I need an Energy Performance Certificate?
- Selling or renting a domestic property
- Selling or leasing a commercial property
- On construction of a new dwelling
- On construction of a commercial property
- Conversions
- Display Energy Certificate for public buildings
- Applying for Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) or Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
Sale or rental of a domestic property
When you sell or rent your house, you will be required to produce an EPC to demonstrate the energy efficiency of the home to potential buyers. A qualified assessor will need to visit your property to measure up and take notes on the building and heating systems, they will then produce a Reduced Data SAP or RdSAP and lodge the EPC on the Governments Landmark website. These are then valid for 10 years.
All New build domestic and conversions dwellings
When constructing a new dwelling, you are required to show that you are meeting the latest Building Regulations with respect to Energy Usage and CO², the UK Government is using the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) calculated using the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) , SAP Calculations to fulfil EU Regulations.
Sometimes, sales teams or potential buyers may ask to see the Predictive Energy Assessments (PEA). Unlike EPCs, these are not a legal requirement, but do show the same information as a full EPC. The PEA can be produced at design stage to show the likely performance of the building prior to its completion.
Sale and rental of existing commercial premises
You will also need an Energy Performance Certificate when you sell, rent or refinance your business premises. A qualified assessor will need to visit the business to measure up and take notes on the building and heating, cooling and lighting, they will then produce an SBEM Assessment and lodge the EPC and a Recommendation Report, which details ways in which the property energy efficiency can be improved.
All New build commercial properties
When constructing a new commercial property, whether a retail unit, office building, or warehouse, you are required to show that you are meeting the latest Building Regulations with respect to Energy Usage and CO², the UK Government is using the provision of Non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) calculated using the Simplified Building Energy model or SBEM Calculations to fulfil EU Regulations.
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records a homes energy performance rating, environmental impact rating and carbon emission performance. The certificates use a scale from A to G to show the energy efficiency of the dwelling. Those in Band A are the most efficient and therefore are those that should save most on energy bills. The EPC also shows what benefit energy saving technology would have on the dwelling bills.
An EPC is required if you are seeking Feed-in Tariff (FiT) or Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). For this you will need an EPC showing the rating of the property prior to the installation of the renewable technology and then a second showing the rating after the installation. The Energy Saving Trust is a great resource to find out more about the requirements of these schemes and general energy saving tips.
What you can expect
Before we produce an Energy Performance Certificate, we must carry out a SAP Calculation on all dwellings. This is done at design stage, whilst the EPC is produced once the dwelling has been completed. Whilst not a legal requirement, we offer predictive energy assessments for those who require them. If required to produce the EPC, we can also carry out Air Tightness Testing.
The Energy Performance Certificate is only released once the dwelling has been completed and information required for the 'As Built' SAP has been supplied to the assessor. Until the dwelling has been completed, the developer should use the Predictive Energy Assessment.
Once lodged, the Energy Performance Certificate will be uploaded to the Governments EPC Register.
