Commercial Energy Certificates (EPCs)
Commercial epc explanations
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Landlord EPC
At Energy UK we strive to achieve a high level of service for all our Commercial and Domestic Energy Reports.(EPCs) Not only are we have Domestic energy certification but also Non domestic energy assessment and Display energy assessment certification through ABBE.
The Law
It is now a requirement that commercial premises need a Energy Performance Certificate (Landlord EPC) if they are sold, or if a lease is granted or assigned. (Unless they are very small isolated buildings)
Q: When do I need a Commercial Energy Report?
A: When you start marketing for sale the leasehold or freehold of your commercial premises, or when you assign or grant a commercial lease.
Q: Who has to get an Energy Performance Certificate?
A: The legal obligation is on the landlord or owner of the freehold. However, if you are a tenant who needs your landlord's consent to an assignment of lease the chances are, your landlord is likely to pass the cost onto you.
Q:What is the difference between a Residential and a Commercial Certificate?
A: There is a great deal of difference between a residential and a commercial EPC.
With a domestic Energy Report the assessor uses a RdSAP to assess the subject property. A simple domestic survey can normally be completed within an hour to and hour and a half.
Commercial Buildings are assessed using the SBEM formula. As indicated in a previous article, an SBEM calculation involves a complete measurement survey and zoning of the building, assessing the U values of major elements of the building including, floors walls, roofs, windows, doors, assessing the energy efficiency of the lighting , heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
A commercial energy assessment may require just one assessor but big buildings may need a whole team.
Q: How much does a commercial energy report cost?
A This is subject to negotiation with the energy assessor There are no set scales of charges.
Q: What happens if I don't get an Energy Report?
A: Fines range from £500.00 to £5000.00. Trading Standards can keep fining a law breaker until they get an EPC.
