EPCs and DECs

EPC stands for an Energy Performance Certificate and is awarded to buildings based on their projected energy consumption. A DEC is a Display Energy Certificate based on a public building's actual energy performance. If you've strolled around an electrical shop recently, you'll probably be familiar with the rainbow-coloured ratings displayed on every product to make it clear how energy efficient they are. An EPC is quite simply the building industry's version of this system, helping guide buyers as to the energy efficiency of the building they are thinking of purchasing. DECs (Display Energy Certificates) should be prominently displayed in public buildings and publicise that building's actual energy consumption measured over periods of up to three years.

Who needs an EPC?

From the 6th April 2008 it became a legal requirement that all new, newly sold and rented UK homes and commercial buildings have an EPC (they've been part of HIPs for some time). So if you're working on a newly built home or commercial building, or are planning to rent and you have not organised an EPC, give us a call and we can help you get started.

What about DECs?

Melin Energy can also assess existing buildings that require a DEC for public display. Whether your public building requires one depends on various factors such as the length of time you've used the building and the floor space. Here's a quick overview of the main deadlines based on the type of building.