Domestic & Commercial EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
EPC's were first introduced back in 2007 (2008 for Commercial). Now 14 years on, most of these early EPC's are due to or have expired. Coupled with the changes in Government legislation and the introduction of MEES to reduce Carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency targets, there is no better time to check the status of your EPC, even if you have mislaid it, or need to plan for energy improvements.
2018 saw changes in legislation requiring all properties for the rental market being required to achieve a minimum energy efficiency of a band E. Further details are contained within the Landlord's guides below.
Commercial
The minimum level of energy efficiency provisions will mean that, subject to certain requirements and exemptions:
a) from 1 April 2018, landlords of non-domestic private rented properties (including public sector landlords) may not grant a tenancy to new or existing tenants if their property has an EPC rating of band F or G (shown on a valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property).
b) from 1 April 2023, landlords must not continue letting a non-domestic property which is already let if that property has an EPC rating of band F or G.
Domestic
The minimum level of energy efficiency means that, subject to certain requirements and exemptions:
a) Since 01 April 2018, landlords of relevant domestic private rented properties must not grant a tenancy to new or existing tenants if their property has an EPC rating of F or G (as shown on a valid EPC for the property);
b) from 01 April 2020, landlords must not continue letting a relevant domestic property which is already let if that property has an EPC rating F or G (as shown on a valid EPC for the property). Landlords are encouraged to take action as soon as possible to ensure that their properties reach EPC E by the deadline of 01 April 2020. These requirements are referred to in the Regulations and in this guidance as “the prohibition on letting of sub-standard property”. Where a property is sub-standard, landlords must normally make energy efficiency improvements which raise the EPC rate to minimum E before they let the property. In certain circumstances, landlords may be able to claim an exemption from this prohibition on letting sub-standard property which is already let if that property has an EPC rating of band F or G (as shown on a valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property).
In both cases this is referred to in the Regulations and in this guidance as the prohibition on letting sub-standard property. Where a landlord wishes to continue letting property which is currently sub-standard, they will need to ensure that energy efficiency improvements are made which raise the EPC rating to a minimum of E. In certain circumstances landlords may be able to claim an exemption from this prohibition on letting sub-standard property; this includes situations where the landlord is unable to obtain funding to cover the cost of making improvements, or where all improvements which can be made have been made, and the property remains below an EPC rating of Band E.
Where a valid exemption applies, landlords must register the exemption on the national PRS Exemptions Register. Full details of exemptions, and the Exemptions Register, are set out in chapters four and five of this guidance
The following link is to the Government National Register for both Domestic and Commercial properties. All you will need to check the status and download a copy of your EPC is your postcode.
20th September 2020 saw the old landmark registers amalgamated into one central register for both Domestic & Non domestic including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the link below is to the Gov website.
https://find-energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/
The following Government Guides are for Landlords and the minimum requirements for the rental of properties and a quick guide.
Please feel free to download.
EPC's were first introduced back in 2007 (2008 for Commercial). Now 14 years on, most of these early EPC's are due to or have expired. Coupled with the changes in Government legislation and the introduction of MEES to reduce Carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency targets, there is no better time to check the status of your EPC, even if you have mislaid it, or need to plan for energy improvements.
2018 saw changes in legislation requiring all properties for the rental market being required to achieve a minimum energy efficiency of a band E. Further details are contained within the Landlord's guides below.
Commercial
The minimum level of energy efficiency provisions will mean that, subject to certain requirements and exemptions:
a) from 1 April 2018, landlords of non-domestic private rented properties (including public sector landlords) may not grant a tenancy to new or existing tenants if their property has an EPC rating of band F or G (shown on a valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property).
b) from 1 April 2023, landlords must not continue letting a non-domestic property which is already let if that property has an EPC rating of band F or G.
Domestic
The minimum level of energy efficiency means that, subject to certain requirements and exemptions:
a) Since 01 April 2018, landlords of relevant domestic private rented properties must not grant a tenancy to new or existing tenants if their property has an EPC rating of F or G (as shown on a valid EPC for the property);
b) from 01 April 2020, landlords must not continue letting a relevant domestic property which is already let if that property has an EPC rating F or G (as shown on a valid EPC for the property). Landlords are encouraged to take action as soon as possible to ensure that their properties reach EPC E by the deadline of 01 April 2020. These requirements are referred to in the Regulations and in this guidance as “the prohibition on letting of sub-standard property”. Where a property is sub-standard, landlords must normally make energy efficiency improvements which raise the EPC rate to minimum E before they let the property. In certain circumstances, landlords may be able to claim an exemption from this prohibition on letting sub-standard property which is already let if that property has an EPC rating of band F or G (as shown on a valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property).
In both cases this is referred to in the Regulations and in this guidance as the prohibition on letting sub-standard property. Where a landlord wishes to continue letting property which is currently sub-standard, they will need to ensure that energy efficiency improvements are made which raise the EPC rating to a minimum of E. In certain circumstances landlords may be able to claim an exemption from this prohibition on letting sub-standard property; this includes situations where the landlord is unable to obtain funding to cover the cost of making improvements, or where all improvements which can be made have been made, and the property remains below an EPC rating of Band E.
Where a valid exemption applies, landlords must register the exemption on the national PRS Exemptions Register. Full details of exemptions, and the Exemptions Register, are set out in chapters four and five of this guidance
The following link is to the Government National Register for both Domestic and Commercial properties. All you will need to check the status and download a copy of your EPC is your postcode.
20th September 2020 saw the old landmark registers amalgamated into one central register for both Domestic & Non domestic including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the link below is to the Gov website.
https://find-energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/
The following Government Guides are for Landlords and the minimum requirements for the rental of properties and a quick guide.
Please feel free to download.
| non-dom_private_rented_property_minimum_standard_-_landlord_guidance.pdf |
| domestic-private-rented-property-minimum-standard-guidance-landlords-las.pdf |
| fixflo_-_epc_-_a_complete_guide_for_letting_agents_and_private_landlords.pdf |
Domestic Energy Performance certificates
B&MC carry out existing domestic dwelling EPC's within the local areas, please contact us for a quote.
What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (or EPC) is a document which 'grades' a properties energy efficiency from A to G. They help homeowners to be more proactive with their energy efficiency measures to help save our planet from harmful carbon emissions.
An EPC contains information about energy costs and efficiency as well as recommendations on how to save energy (and money).
Who needs an EPC?
If you are building, renting or selling a property, an EPC is a legal requirement (and has been since 2007). Whether yours is a lofty Victorian property or a compact new-build apartment, make sure it has an EPC.
B&MC carry out existing domestic dwelling EPC's within the local areas, please contact us for a quote.
What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (or EPC) is a document which 'grades' a properties energy efficiency from A to G. They help homeowners to be more proactive with their energy efficiency measures to help save our planet from harmful carbon emissions.
An EPC contains information about energy costs and efficiency as well as recommendations on how to save energy (and money).
Who needs an EPC?
If you are building, renting or selling a property, an EPC is a legal requirement (and has been since 2007). Whether yours is a lofty Victorian property or a compact new-build apartment, make sure it has an EPC.
Commercial Energy Performance Certificates
B&MC Consultancy Services Ltd carry out new and existing Non Domestic EPCs for commercial buildings covering Levels 3 and 4 categories. Please contact us for a quote.
Much like a residential EPC, a non-domestic EPC rates the energy efficiency of a commercial building – it examines the efficiency of the building fabric, and the installed heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and lighting systems.
The rating system is the same as that used with residential EPCs, with an ‘A’ rating being the most energy efficient and ‘G’ being the lowest rating.
Commercial buildings are divided into three categories, known as level 3, 4, and 5. The differences between the levels focus on the sophistication of the installed heating and ventilation systems, and whether the premises is newly built (or existing).
Useful links;
Elmhurst Energy.
Energy Assessment Training & Accreditation - Elmhurst Energy
Energy Savings Trust.
Energy Saving Trust
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B&MC Consultancy Services Ltd carry out new and existing Non Domestic EPCs for commercial buildings covering Levels 3 and 4 categories. Please contact us for a quote.
Much like a residential EPC, a non-domestic EPC rates the energy efficiency of a commercial building – it examines the efficiency of the building fabric, and the installed heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and lighting systems.
The rating system is the same as that used with residential EPCs, with an ‘A’ rating being the most energy efficient and ‘G’ being the lowest rating.
Commercial buildings are divided into three categories, known as level 3, 4, and 5. The differences between the levels focus on the sophistication of the installed heating and ventilation systems, and whether the premises is newly built (or existing).
Useful links;
Elmhurst Energy.
Energy Assessment Training & Accreditation - Elmhurst Energy
Energy Savings Trust.
Energy Saving Trust
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