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Commercial Energy Performance Certificates
Why are you required to have a Commercial Energy performance Certificate?
As part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), April 2008 signals the beginning of the legal requirement to have in your possession an Energy Performance Certificate for commercial buildings (classed as non-dwellings) that you construct, lease or sell.  Wensley & Lawz Ltd is a provider of the inspection and certification services for the energy performance rating of commercial buildings.
Wensley & Lawz Ltd manage the process from start to finish. We have the technology and protocols in place to deliver a simple and effective certification process, from pre-site data gathering, on-site inspection and finally iSBEM technology calculation and production of your certificate.
Once retained by our clients, we keep you up to date with developments as we progress through the certification process.
We believe that now is the time to consider how your business is going to handle this process, and we would be very happy to discuss with you, the services and support that CEA can offer.
How long is the EPC valid for?
A commercial EPC is valid for 10 years unless major modifications to the building have been made within this timeframe.
Who is responsible for commissioning an EPC?
Landlords and property managers are responsible for ensuring that an Energy Performance Certificate is made available.
Properties affected
Many buildings will be affected by the introduction of Commercial Energy Certificates in the future, these include:
- Energy Certificates for Retail Units
- Energy Certificates for Industrial Units
- Energy Certificates for Hotels
- Energy Certificates for New Build commercial units
Timescales for Implementation
| 6 April 2008 | EPCs required for the construction, sale or rent of buildings other than dwellings with a floor area over 10,000 m2. |
| 1 July 2008 | EPCs required for the construction, sale or rent of buildings other than dwellings with a floor area over 2,500 m2. |
| 1 October 2008 | EPCs required on the construction, sale or rent of all remaining buildings other than dwellings.
Display certificates required for all public buildings >1,000 m2. |
| 4 January 2009 | First inspection of all existing air-conditioning systems over 250 kW must have occurred by this date. |
| 4 January 2011 | First inspection of all remaining air-conditioning systems over 12 kW must have occurred by this date. |
What is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)?
This is a legal EU Directive, introduced in January 2006 with a three year implementation period ending January 2009.
What is its objective?
It aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions as part of the Government’s strategy towards a sustainable environment and to meet climate change targets under the Kyoto Protocol.
What mechanism is used to deliver the EPBD in non-dwellings?
 There are two types of energy certification for new and existing non-dwellings:
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)-These are required on construction, sale or lease of all commercial buildings by October 2008, with the process beginning in April 2008 for newly constructed commercial buildings and existing commercial buildings with a floor area over 10,000sqm when sold or rented. There is no need to obtain an EPC for an existing tenancy.
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