Who needs a Display Energy Certificate?
Buildings accessed by the public, that receive funding from the public sector, with a floor area of 250 m2 or above are likely to require a valid Display Energy Certificate (DEC) to be in place. A DEC must be accompanied by a valid Recommendation Report which contains recommendations for improved energy efficiency and energy performance of the building. There are slight variances on the requirements depending on the size of the buildings, as detailed below.
Buildings Over 1000 m2
- The DEC is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
- The Recommendation Report is valid for seven years.
- The DEC and Recommendation Report are both valid for a ten-year period.
To comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations, valid Display Energy Certificates must be displayed in a prominent location, and the Recommendation Report be available to review upon request. Organisations failing to adhere face a fine of £1,500.
DECs show the energy performance of a building by using an A-G rating system and how the building is performing, compared to the previous two DECs issued. TEAM customers include; Schools, Historic Buildings, Museums, NHS Trusts, Universities, Emergency Services and Local Authorities.
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How TEAM can help
Our accredited assessors can provide you with an efficient and cost-effective service to produce DECs for all your applicable buildings. Our service includes the following:
- Assess your estate and confirm which buildings fall under the directive.
- Work with you to collate all required information and data needed for assessment
- Provision of electronic copy of the DEC and Recommendation Report, upon request an A3 laminated copy of the DEC sent direct to site for display is also available.
- Submission of all documents to the governments central register.
Benefits of TEAM’s DEC service
Our team of CIBSE accredited low carbon energy consultants and Elmhurst accredited energy assessors can:
- Assist implementing energy saving projects that are highlighted in the Recommendation Report
- Provide bespoke advice around cutting energy costs and carbon emissions in your building
- Give you guidance to improve your future DEC ratings
Understanding a DEC
DECs act as a guide to let members of the public and building users know how energy efficient a public building is. They also highlight cost-effective ways to achieve a better rating.
If you have ever wondered what information is available within a DEC this helpful guide will explain what each component means.
Meet our DEC Assessors
Our in-house, experienced, DEC assessors will ensure your DEC certificate is valid and accompanied by a Recommendation Report so you can improve the energy efficiency and performance of your building.