The Importance of MEES Legislation

The Importance of MEES Legislation

Though April 2023 may sound far away, the next phase of MEES is fast approaching. Come April 2023, landlords will no longer be able to let a property with an F or G EPC rating. In April 2018, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation was introduced making...
Energy Certification Gets a Restyle

Energy Certification Gets a Restyle

Did you know that energy certification such as EPCs and DECs throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland got a restyle this month? On the 20th September, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) launched its new Energy Performance of...
Energy Performance Certificate FAQ

Energy Performance Certificate FAQ

What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)? An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a certificate that shows how energy-efficient a property is. The energy-efficiency of a property is measured on a scale of A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and this...
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) FAQ

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) FAQ

What is Streamlined Energy Carbon Reporting (SECR)? SECR is a new set of sustainability regulations for large businesses which will replace CRC submissions. Large businesses will be required to publicly report their energy use, carbon emissions and energy efficiency...
Display Energy Certificate (DEC) FAQ

Display Energy Certificate (DEC) FAQ

What is a Display Energy Certificate? A Display Energy Certificate (DEC) shows the energy performance of a building on a graphical scale from A (very efficient) to G (least efficient). A DEC must be accompanied by an Advisory Report (AR) which outlines how the...
Are you compliant with ESOS Phase 2?

Are you compliant with ESOS Phase 2?

‘’During my time as a Lead Assessor, I have been responsible for ensuring that organisations achieve ESOS compliance. However, I have also witnessed organisations fail to comply and consequently face huge penalties. To avoid fines of up to £50,000, I would recommend...
Have you checked your property’s EPC expiry date?

Have you checked your property’s EPC expiry date?

It is the 10-year anniversary of the EPC legislation, are you aware that your property’s EPC could have expired?   As a property owner or manager, you should be aware of your property’s EPC rating. If you don’t know what an EPC is, click here to find...
What is an EPC and why are they important?

What is an EPC and why are they important?

An Energy Performance Certificate is a legal requirement whenever a property is built, sold or rented, but what is it and what does it show? Since October 2008, legislation under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, has made it illegal to market a standalone...
Compliance365 awarded place on NHS SBS framework

Compliance365 awarded place on NHS SBS framework

Compliance365 have been awarded a place on the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy Services framework supplying energy services to the public sector at a preferred rate. Compliance365 have been awarded Lot 10: Energy Efficiency and Associated Products,...