by hyates | Feb 3, 2022 | Blog, News
Since 2008 it is a legal requirement to have an EPC if you want to build, rent, or sell property whether it be a domestic or commercial property. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) measures the energy efficiency of a building which is represented on a...
by hyates | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog, News
The government have proposed to improve ESOS which is a government legislation that was introduced in 2014. The proposal may come into force before Phase 3. ESOS is a UK legislation that mandates organisations to audit their estates and establish opportunities for...
by hyates | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, News
Organisations face the challenge of reducing their carbon emissions and meeting the government’s target of Net-Zero by 2050. After advice from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change in 2019, the UK government became the first country to aim towards a target of Net-Zero...
by hyates | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, News
It is important your institution is compliant with various energy legislations to become more energy efficient. Higher Educational Institutions are required to comply with numerous energy legislations such as DEC’s and Air Conditioning (TM44) Inspections. More...
by hyates | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, News
A Display Energy Certificate (DEC) shows the energy performance of a building based on the operational rating, on a graphical scale from A very efficient to G least efficient. A DEC must be accompanied by a Recommendation Report (RR), which outlines how the...
by hyates | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog, News
As schools prepare to go back in September, it is vital to ensure your properties DECs are up to date to avoid the risk of fines. All buildings frequently visited by the public which are over 250 m² require by law to have a valid Display Energy Certificate (DEC) with...
by hyates | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation now requires EPCs to be at a level C in 2027 and B by 2030. The UK Government has released a consultation on raising MEES requirements in non-domestic properties that are rented. Landlords now have 6...
by hyates | Jun 22, 2021 | Blog
National Clean Air Day has provided business’s with an important reminder to take responsibility to reduce their carbon usage and air pollution. As a business, it’s increasingly important to monitor your carbon footprint and energy consumption to ensure...
by hyates | May 27, 2021 | Blog
If you currently let your property, you may be aware that from April 2023 you will no longer be able to let your property if it holds an F or G EPC rating. In April 2018, amendments were made to EPC requirements for landlords, known as the Minimum Energy...
by hyates | May 4, 2021 | Blog, News
Many organisations face the challenge of reducing their carbon emissions and energy consumption to help battle climate change and meet the UK governments target of net zero emissions by 2050. Higher education institutions like all other organisations have to make a...
