Zeta's Energy Compliance division are delighted to offer our clients a 24hr turnaround on EPCs from survey to report lodged.

COMPLIANCE

An EPC measures the energy performance of a building (e.g. the fabric, insulation and design) and its services (e.g. lighting, heating and cooling). The assessment and rating is completed by reference to a benchmark. An EPC includes an advisory report, with recommendations for energy and/or cost savings on short (3 years), medium (3-7 years) and long term (more than 7 years) bases. Recommendations are not mandatory but their implementation may have an impact on sale price or rental income.

ENFORCEMENT

As Landlord or Owner you will be required to provide a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate and non compliance could result in possible action by Trading Standards Officers. Fines could be 12.5% of the ratable value, with a minimum fine of £750 and a maximum fine of £5,000. There is also the possibility of repeat fines for continuing non compliance.

Further Info:

More info is available from the following links.  

For England and Wales:  

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/theenvironment/energyperformance/energyassessment/

For Scotland:

http://www.sbsa.co.uk

For Northern Ireland:

http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/both_regs-4.pdf