Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) have become a very important factor in the construction industry and from the 4th of January this year it has become an essential requirement. The European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) demands that Commercial EPC’s will need to be presented upon sale, lease or construction for all non-dwellings. This certificate covers all aspects of the build from small offices to shops, industrial units and large commercial buildings such as airports. Building Control is responsible for enforcing these changes in newly built properties and the Trading Standards department have the responsibility of enforcing certificates on existing buildings. These legislative requirements mean that every aspect of the build needs to be monitored and accessed, so the build will adhere to the Commercial EPC.
The Commercial EPC is designed to inform you how energy efficient the commercial property is and provide advice on the aspects of the build that need to be improved to make it more energy efficient. The commercial EPC is graded on a scale of A-G with A being the most efficient and the same scale also shows the impact the property has on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide emissions. This Commercial Energy Performance Certificate is then valid for a 10 year period. If you do not comply with the Commercial EPC legislation then this will result in a penalty of up to 12.5% of the rateable value of the property, from a minimum of £500 up to a maximum of £5,000. This penalty is on top of the cost of a compliant commercial EPC.
There are, on the other hand, some commercial premises that are exempt in having a commercial EPC. These exemptions include:
• Places of worship
• Extensions or lease renewals that were put in place before the 1st October, 2008
• Stand alone buildings that are less than 50 square meters
• Properties that already have permission to be demolished within a 2 year period
With all of these different legislative and energy efficiency factors to consider, it is important that you appoint the right accredited energy consultant that you can trust both to do a good job and deliver the service on time. At Syntegra Consulting, we have a plethora of experience in the fields of energy consultancy and building services design. We believe in being an efficient and credible local and national commercial EPC provider who has the experience to take on any commercial building, no matter how large or complex. Our appreciation of the building industry coupled with our years of expertise and knowledge means that we stand out from other energy assessment companies. Our ability to guide and recommend energy saving processes, systems and technology alterations throughout a building design/build/operation means that the client clearly understands the measures that need to be undertaken in order to increase the buildings energy efficiency rating and in turn decrease their Operating Expenditure (OPEX).
Our competitive pricing structure and approachable nature means that clients can feel assured that the work will be carried out correctly and on time to ensure the commercial EPC is delivered to meet the tight new build deadlines. For more information on our Commercial Energy Performance Certificate services along with our full range of other energy assessment services, please contact our energy specialists via our website or give us a call.
Syntegra Consulting Ltd
6 Warren House,
17 St Peters Avenue
Reading , Berkshire ,
RG4 7RW
Email: mail@syntegra-epc.co.uk
Tel: 01189 463017
