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EU Energy Performance of Buildings

Key Information for Building Owners & Operators

A number of documents in the public domain regarding the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) are made available here. PDF files may require you to download the free Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website.

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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Non-dwellings: A guide for building owners, landlords and tenants

EPC non-dwellings guideImproving the energy efficiency of non-dwellings

If you are offering any accommodation for sale or let (this includes sub-letting) you will need to make an EPC available that reflects the energy performance of the accommodation on offer. An EPC should be provided to a prospective buyer or tenant at the earliest opportunity and no later than when a viewing is conducted or when written information is provided about the building or in any event before entering into a contract to sell or let.

 
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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and renting homes: A landlord's guide

EPC_LLFrom October 2008 landlords are required to provide an Energy Performance Certificate when they rent out a home.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) gives information on the energy efficiency of a property you want to let.

 
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A guide for businesses : Reducing the energy usage and carbon emissions from your heating and hot water systems
A Guide for BusinessesThis booklet gives businesses advice on heating and hot water systems and their controls. It covers:
• Boilers
• Space Heating systems
• Water heaters and hot water systems.

 
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A guide for businesses : Reducing the energy usage and carbon emissions from your air conditioning systems

GuideBusiness2Air conditioning inspections are being introduced by the Government as part of the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in England and Wales, to give building owners and operators essential information about the energy performance of their air conditioning systems.  Information and advice highlighting possible improvements to:

  • the energy efficiency of the system
  • electricity consumption and operation costs
  • carbon emissions