Commercial Energy Performance Certificate UK

A commercial energy performance certificate is intended to give an estimate of the energy usage and CO2 emissions of a building and is based upon an asset rating system of A-G. The certificate calculates the current energy efficiency of the building and aims to recommend viable improvement measures. The purpose of a commercial EPC is to provide the prospective purchaser or tenant with enough information to compare one building against another of similar type from an energy usage perspective.

Commercial Energy Performance Certificates are required prior to the sale or lease of a property, including the assignment of an existing lease. EPCs are also legally required prior to sales by liquidators/receivers, inter-company transfers and leasebacks.

The EPC has to be made available at the earliest opportunity once your property is marketed.

The following properties are exempt from Commercial EPCs:
Completely detached free-standing units under 50sqm;
Places of worship;
Temporary buildings;
Buildings due to be demolished by a prospective buyer;
Industrial sites, workshops and agricultural buildings where the property is not air conditioned or heated.

All other properties legally require an EPC when being sold or leased. To arrange an inspection, or if you are unsure as to whether or not your building requires an energy performance certificate, contact us on 0800 061 2597 and we will be happy to assist you.

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