As energy costs rise and sustainability expectations increase, commercial building owners need more than basic compliance, they need a clear understanding of how their buildings perform and practical strategies for improvement. This is where EPC certificates and Commercial Energy Audits work together to deliver real, measurable value. Rather than treating EPCs as an administrative requirement,
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.
The UK is entering a pivotal stage for commercial building energy performance. By 2030, rented commercial properties in England and Wales are expected to require a Commercial EPC rating of B by 2030. This stands to be one of the most ambitious energy efficiency shifts the sector has seen to date. Businesses that prepare early
Get your EPC energy rating. Understand your energy performance certificate. Stay ahead of UK regulations. At TEAM Energy, we provide comprehensive Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for commercial buildings across the UK. Whether you are a landlord, property manager, or sustainability lead, our EPC services help you meet legal requirements, improve energy efficiency, and plan for
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
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
The Government has a vision for a reformed EPB framework that enhances progress already made in improving the overall framework that supports EPCs. This reform aims to improve EPCs, DECs and TM44 inspections and update the framework to reflect modern policy objectives, make the regulation work better for businesses, and ensure the system works for
In 2018 under the Conservative government, a new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency was applied to rented commercial buildings, making it unlawful to rent or lease a commercial property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below an E. From 1 April 2023, the rules covered all privately rented non-domestic properties. Despite the current
For many businesses, acquiring a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate is simply a tick box exercise they are required to complete. However, in today’s environmentally conscious market, energy efficiency is not just a buzzword, it is a business imperative, with EPCs at the forefront of this movement. EPC certifications and reports provide a measurable way to
Lately, we have been answering lots of enquiries about DECs and EPCs, so we have decided to put them head to head to help you determine when you might need one and not the other. Both DECs and EPCs were introduced in 2008. These certificates rate the energy performance of buildings but are required in
Much like the multi-coloured sticker on a new appliance, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates how energy efficient a building is using grades from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). It is a certificate that would-be buyers or tenants get when they look at a property. EPC for commercial properties act as a guide to
In 2002 the EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings was introduced. The notion was to make people aware of the impact of climate change and reduce the energy consumption of buildings and carbon emissions. The principle behind the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations (EPBR) is to make the energy efficiency of a building
