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2010

Making better use of Energy Performance Certificate & data consultation - 2 March 2010

2009

	Copy of the draft political agreement reached on November 17 concerning the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
	Statement by EuroACE regarding the political agreement reached on November 17 concerning the recasting of the EPBD
	Scottish Parliament legislates to compel those in receipt of an EPC to implement its recommendations Click here for the full article in The Scotsman newspaper: MSPs get power to fine over climate change
	Over 80% of Commercial Buildings do not have an EPC available Out of the 108 agents contacted by NES about a specific property that they were marketing, 88 (81%) did not have an EPC available. The 88 agents who did not have an EPC on the property that they were marketing were asked why they didn't have an EPC available. The following reasons were given: Almost half (47% - 41 agents) said they believed an EPC was not necessary, or that they just didn't know. A further third (36% - 32 agents) said that they would only get an EPC at the point of sale. 17% (15 agents) said that they believed the EPC was in the process of being undertaken. Copy of the full report attached.
	For access to a database of all UK Public Building DECs Please see the following link to a BBC Blog post comparing the energy efficiency of public buildings: BBC Blog Post on DEC Comparisons
	EPBD Recasting Proposals -European Parliament Legislative Resolution 23rd April 2009

2008

	New release of iSBEM_v3.0.b for EPCs 12 February 2008 A new release of the calculation software SBEM, and its interface iSBEM, has today been made available for those wishing to produce Energy Performance Certificates (*) for buildings other than dwellings, or to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations, in England, Wales, Scotland and N Ireland.....
	Transitional Arrangements for Buildings 13^th March 2008 -government announces transitional arrangements for buildings over 10,000m². For more information, please click here....
	Landmark Solutions Secures Non Domestic EPC Contract A ten year contract to build and operate the national commercial register for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) has been awarded to Landmark Information Group by the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG). Click here for more information...
	Commission launches Court proceedings against Belgium and the UK The European Commission today launched court proceedings against Belgium and the United Kingdom for failure to notify adequate national implementing measures as required by the 2002 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive[1]. The goal of the Directive is to reduce energy consumption in buildings and it thus forms an important part of EU legislation aimed at improving overall energy efficiency. For more information, click here
	FREE EVENTS and Exhibitions FOR ADVISERS in Property, Building Services and RELATED PROFESSIONS

2007

	Towards an Energy Efficient European Building Stock - RICS Status Report 5th December 2007 On 5 December, RICS launched its Status Report on the Implementation of Directive 2002/91 on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) in the EU Member States. Please visit http://www.rics.org/Newsroom/Keyissues/Energy/ EPBD_status_report_r_051207.html for further details.
	UK receives warning from Europe over EPBD The UK government has received an official warning from the European Commission that it may not be complying with the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive...
	EU directive to make business energy efficient 31 October 2007 Please visit: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2007/10/31/eawarren131.xml for more information.
	Government announces the Energy Assessor Accreditation Standards and Minimum Requirements for buildings other than Existing Dwellings for more information, please visit: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/ planningandbuilding/energyassessoraccreditation
	New release of iSBEM_v2.0.b 1 May 2007

2006

	Energy Performance Certificates on Construction, Sale or Rent Presentation by Communities and Local Government
	Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential The European Commission has presented an ambitious Energy Efficiency Action Plan ........ The European Commission has presented an ambitious Energy Efficiency Action Plan which aims to reduce the direct cost of our energy consumption by over 100 billion Euros annually by 2020, avoiding around 780 million tonnes of CO2 per year. For Action Plan news release see http://ec.europa.eu/news/energy/061027_1_en.htm
	Energy Performance of Buildings: EU position on UK implementation of the EPBD Brussels 12 October 2006: The European Commission sends Reasoned Opinions to nine Member States
	DCLG Written Ministerial Statement on the EPBD The Minister for Housing and Planning (Yvette Cooper) statement (14 June 2006) on how the Government intend to implement the remaining provisiions of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Full statement available to download.
	New Energy Performance Certificate launched - 14th June 2006 DCLG News Release on the launch of the compulsory energy rating for homes to help cut carbon emissions - new measures to help tackle climate change
	Simulation software approved for Part L In addition to SBEM, two simulation software packages have now been approved by DCLG for use in calculating the energy performance of buildings, as required under Regulation 17A of the Building Regulations. They are: IES 'Virtual Environment' software, Version 5.5 and EDSL TAS Version 9.0.9
	Updated SBEM Calculation Tool launched 12 May 2006 An updated version of the Part L calculation software SBEM has been released today. See attached for further details and website address for downloading this new software package.
	EPBD Buildings Platform The EPBD Buildings Platform is a new information service for helping the implementation of the Buildings Directive in the 25 Member States. See http://www.buildingsplatform.org/ for further information.
	Implementing the EPBD in Scotland The Scottish Building Standards Agency provides a constantly updated Circular on how the EPBD will be implemented in Scotland. See link http://www.sbsa.gov.uk
	Revisions to Part L published Revised building regulations to increase energy efficiency standards for new buildings will improve standards by 40 per cent. The Approved documents can be found at http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1164177 . The News Release can be downloaded from here.
	News Release on Code for Sustainable Homes The Government has announced it is to strengthen the Code for Sustainable Homes alongside the introduction of new tougher building regulations to address climate change.
	Extract from Ends Report 5 Jan 2006 Following 4th January deadline to transpose into national law the EU 2003 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, only 10 Member States have reported full or partial transposition ....

2005

	Implementation Plans for Europe This document outlines the implementation plans for the EU Performance of Buildings Directive in Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland.
	"Energy-saving targets scrapped" Article by Paul Brown, in The Guardian on Monday 18th July 2005
	"Toughen up on energy" and "The rough and the smooth" The above articles on the implications of the EPBD by Professor David Strong (Chairman of DIAG) and Malcolm Dowden (Associate at Charles Russell) appeared in Estates Gazette on 26 March 2005
	National Calculation Methodology:SBEM approved by ODPM NATIONAL CALCULATION METHODOLOGY:SBEM - first approved version available (23 Dec 2005). ODPM has approved SBEM version 1.0 for use in demonstrating compliance with Part L2 of Building Regulations in England and Wales. The tool can be downloaded, along with an updated User Guide, at http://www.ncm.bre.co.uk/.
	Consultation on design for home energy report Your opportunity to comment on the final draft design for the home energy report and on associated material regarding the improvement recommendations and the definition of the A to G scale. Comments must be submitted by FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST 2005 TO TAMARA MAURO-TRUJILLO tamara.mauro@est.org.uk. Follow link for further information: http://www.est.org.uk/partnership/energy/index.cfm?mode=view&news_id=440
	Executive is 'making a mockery' of energy goal Article from Sunday Herald (31 July 2005) on the accusation that Scotland is in danger of falling behind England and the rest Europe in improving energy efficiency in buildings

2004

	Industry concern over new energy initiatives Delegates at a seminar held on 14th October 2004 at BRE, voiced their concerns about the implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (click here to read the Full Proceedings from the seminar).
	Major industry consultation seminar on EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Press release on seminar being held on 14th October 2004 at BRE, Watford.
	BRE welcomes ODPM's proposals for changes to Part L and implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive David Strong reviews the consultation proposals
	EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - Implementation Advisory Group established The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPD) was published in the European Journal on 4 January 2003. The Directive has far-reaching implications for the owners, operators and developers of buildings in the UK.