The Government has confirmed its approach to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reforms, and for commercial properties, the headline is clear: minimal structural change for now, but tighter compliance and reporting rules are coming. Carbon-Based Rating Remains the Core Metric Commercial EPCs will continue to use the carbon-based Environmental Impact Rating (EIR) as the headline metric.
For over 16 years the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) framework has been a cornerstone in the UK’s efforts to improve building energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. However, with the increasing focus on energy costs and the evolving landscape around climate change, notably the Government’s target of reaching net zero by 2050, necessitated a
Welcome to the latest Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, and Energy Management news updates The backbone of a Net Zero Strategy: The Carbon Reduction Plan A detailed carbon reduction plan is essential in outlining the steps necessary to reduce carbon emissions and to provide a structured approach to achieving sustainability goals. In this blog, Timothy Holman,
The Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) Framework was introduced in phases from 2007, to support carbon reduction in buildings and to encourage the adoption of energy efficiency measures. Since then, there has been a significant change in landscape on net zero and energy policy and, as recommended by the Climate Change Committee and other key
As part of the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) reform, which is currently under consultation, the UK Government is looking to improve the framework used for air conditioning inspections (TM44). Air conditioning inspections are mandatory inspections which must be carried out by an accredited air conditioning energy assessor every five years on systems with an
If you have experience in owning or occupying a building, you probably have had to get an EPC, DEC (if it is a public sector building) or an Air Conditioning Inspection (TM44) for it. The UK Government has announced they have opened a Consultation on the Energy Performance of Building reforms (EPB). This consultation is
