COMMERCIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES EPCS
Do I need an EPC?
You must have a Commercial Energy Performance Certificates EPC if:
- You rent out or sell a commercial premises, this includes lease renewals.
- A building under construction is finished.
- There are changes to the number of parts used for separate occupation and these changes involve providing or extending fixed heating, air conditioning or mechanical ventilation systems.
When is an EPC Required?
An Commercial Energy Performance Certificates EPC is required before a premises is marketed, or before lease renewal.
What if I don't get an EPC?
A Commercial Energy Performance Certificates EPC is a legal requirement upon sale or lease of a commercial property.
Failure to make available an EPC when required by the Regulations means you may be liable to a civil penalty charge notice.
The penalty for failing to make an EPC available to any prospective buyer or tenant when selling or letting non-dwellings is fixed, in most cases, at 12.5 per cent of the rateable value of the building, with a default penalty of £750 where the formula cannot be applied.
The range of penalties under this formula are set with a minimum of £500 and capped at a maximum of £5,000.
What about MEES?
MEES is the minimum energy efficiency standards introduced by Government in 2015 with a phased approach to improve commercial building efficiency. More information on MEES can be found on the MEES page.
ADR Sustainability has vast experience in producing EPCs and the legalities surrounding their requirement.
How can ADR Sustainability Help?
ADR Sustainability has vast experience in producing Commercial Energy Performance Certificates EPCs and the legalities surrounding their requirement.
ADR Sustainability is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Establishment (CIBSE), Stroma and Sterling to produce EPCs from the simplest to the most complex commercial buildings, including Lv5 DSM modelling.