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Public & Not for Profit Sector
What is the difference between an Energy Performance Certificate and a Display Energy Certificate?
 An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will provide an energy rating for the building, as well as advice on how to make cost effective improvements to make the building more energy efficient. The energy ratings will range from A to G, with A the best and G the worst.
A Display Energy Certificate (DEC) is only applicable to public buildings and institutions over 1000sqm such as Council offices, Schools, Colleges, Universities and Hospitals and any other building accessed by the public. The Display Energy Certificate is based on actual energy usage over a year long period. The Display Energy Certificate gives the building an operational rating based on actual energy consumption. The Display Energy Certificate will include an accompanying advisory report on cost effective improvements.
These are required for Public buildings over 1000sqm occupied or part occupied by public authorities or by institutions providing public services. The Display Energy Certifcate must be publicly displayed within the building. This is in addition to the requirement for an Energy Performance Certificate when a public building is constructed, sold or rented out. This is a requirement from October 2008.
How long is the Display Energy Certificate (DEC) valid for?
Display Energy Certificates’s (DEC) are required annually (for all public buildings over 1000sqm). The accompanying advisory report is valid for 7 years.
What else does the Directive cover in the commercial sector?
There is also a requirement for regular inspections of larger air conditioning systems (See timetable for further information). Public buildings and institutions will be required to display a Display Energy Certificate. This shows the energy performance of a building based on actual energy consumption as recorded annually over periods up to the last three years. Display Energy Certificates need to be updated each year. Property and facilities managers affected by this new legislation will need to have annual energy meter readings and are advised to start collecting meter readings now to ensure they have sufficient data ready for 1st October 2008.
Who is responsible for commissioning an Energy Performance Certificate and /or a Display Energy Certificate?
Landlords and property managers are responsible for ensuring that an Energy Performance Certificate and/or Display Energy Certificate are made available.
What are the timeframes for the implementation of the Energy Performance Building Directive in Public & Not for Profit buildings?
| 1 October 2008 | 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. |
Who can produce the Energy Performance Certificate and Display Energy Certificate?
Only accredited Display Energy Certificate energy assessors will be able to carry out the assessment and production of the Energy Performance Certificate.
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