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In the UK there are a number of legal requirements that property owners need to be aware of when buying and selling as well as operating from within a building with regard to energy and air conditioning assessments.
Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
It is a legal requirement for homeowners to have a valid Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in place before selling their property.
An EPC is a document that provides information about the energy efficiency of a property, including its heating, lighting, and insulation systems. The certificate rates the energy efficiency of the property on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient and G being the least efficient.
Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (CEPC)
A valid Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (CEPC) needs to be in place by law before selling or leasing a commercial building or property.
A CEPC provides information about the energy efficiency of a building or property, including its heating, cooling, and lighting systems. The certificate rates the energy efficiency of the property on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient and G being the least efficient.
Air Conditioning Energy Assessments and Inspections
When a business operates from within a commercial premises it is a legal requirement for buildings with air conditioning systems to undergo Air Conditioning Energy Assessments (ACEA) and Inspections (ACEI) in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012.
The aim of these assessments is to identify opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of air conditioning systems, and to ensure compliance with regulations that are designed to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption.