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Commercial Energy Performance Surveys.

Green Energy Consultants undertakes Commercial Energy Performance Surveys on all types of commercial buildings. As of October 2008, just about all commercial property for sale or for rent needs an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Certificate & Report

The EPC is produced by one of our qualified energy assessor after an inspection of the building and its heating, cooling and lighting facilities. The report contains:-

• Property reference number and the validity dates for the certificate (10 years)
• Details of the assessor, their company name and accreditation number.
• Details on how to check if a certificate is genuine and how to complain about an unsatisfactory EPC.
• Carbon Dioxide Index. This rating is shown in the same way as for domestic appliances, on a scale of A to G, A being the most energy efficient.
• Cost effective recommendations for improvement of the energy rating with estimated financial recuperation timescales.

Energy Performance Certificates are lodged on a central register operated by Landmark Information Group Ltd. If you know the property reference and EPC reference number, you can check for the latest version of the EPC and view its recommendations.

Do I Need A Commercial EPC?

For a property to require an EPC, it must have a roof and walls and must use energy to condition the indoor climate. For example it must have one of heating, mechanical ventilation or air conditioning.

Exclusions

Certain buildings do not require an commercial EPC, including:-

• Churches, Temples, Mosques, Synagogues etc
• Temporary buildings - planned life under 24 months.
• Stand alone buildings with effective floor space under 50m²
• Some Industrial workshops & non-residential agricultural buildings with low energy demand.

Please contact us for further information.

On Construction EPC's (OCEPC)

Builders are required by law to make available to potential purchases, an On Completion Energy Performance Certificate (OCEPC) for newly completed properties prior to them being marketed for the first time.

On-Construction EPC's or Predicted Energy Assessments (PEAs) are used to provide energy performance certification on homes that are either under construction, or coming onto the market for the very first time.

Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA)

For property under construction, energy efficiency information is supplied in a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA): This is the predicted SAP Rating and Environmental Impact (CO2) rating from SAP calculations done at the design stage. PEA's do not have a recommendation report like the full Energy Performance Certificate available on existing dwellings.

All EPC's/PEAs need to be produced by accredited (licensed) on-construction assessors and lodged on the Government central database. We need to verify the amount of designs within the development once we have seen a full set of floor plans, we can therefore confirm the quotation for you once you have provided us with the relevant information.

Secondly, the OCEPC will replace the PEA in the Home Information Pack, if the property has not already been sold off the plans.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

EPC's For Landlords

As of 1st October 2008, Landlords are legally required to ensure that a valid energy performance certificate is available to all prospective new tenants. For this purpose, the EPC is valid for 10 years. An EPC is only needed the next time a property is let to new tenants. The report must be made available without charge by a landlord to a prospective tenant at the earliest opportunity and no later than:

• When any written information about the building is provided in response to a request for information received from the prospective tenant.
• When a viewing is conducted.
• If neither of those occur, before entering into a contract to let.
  

An EPC is only required for a property which is self-contained. Isn’t required when a tenant rents a room and shares facilities, for example a lodger.

How Green Energy Consultants Can Help.

We have many clients who are landlords, ranging from single owners to those with large portfolios of properties. We offer a next day inspection service at a competitive price.