Commercial EPCs
Energy Performance in Buildings Directive
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are to be required for all buildings under article 7 of the EU Energy Performance in the Buildings Directive (EPBD). EPCs grade performance on a scale from A-G, similar to the system used for grading white goods and, more recently, domestic properties.
Asset Certificates
Asset Certificates or Commercial EPCs measure the intrinsic energy performance of a building based on its design. Commercial EPCs are renewed every 10 years and are shown on points of sale, lease and lease renewal. The purpose is to encourage better buying behaviour in both building owners and tenants.
The Future
EPCs will become mandatory when properties of almost all descriptions are constructed, sold or let over the coming months. For details of the phasing of the EPBD timetable please visit www.communities.gov.uk/epbd.
Implementation Timetables
The implementation dates for Commercial DECs are as follows;
| Date | Details |
| 6th April 2008 | EPCs required for the construction, sale or rent of commercial properties with a gross floor area of over 10,000m2 |
| 1st July 2008 | EPCs required for the construction, sale or rent of commercial properties with a floor area of over 2,500m2 |
| 1st October 2008 | EPCs required on the sale or rent of all remaining commercial properties |
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