Posts Tagged ‘EPC’
EPC, an important insight into building performance
Since the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), covering the Private Rented Sector in England & Wales, were published in 2015, there have been several key dates where it has become unlawful to grant a new lease for a property, both domestic and commercial, with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G. However, as of…
Read MoreWill Minimum EPC ratings of B come into force?
Before we consider EPC B ratings becoming minimum standards, let us explore where we are today. Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards were introduced on 1 April 2018. Buildings cannot be leased with an EPC worse than an E rating. There are exemptions, notably, a seven year payback rule exists. Landlords can continue to lease buildings with…
Read MoreMEES: Top 9 immediate actions to help buildings achieve the likely new ‘B’ minimum EPC rating
Most in the property sector are probably now aware the government is currently consulting on the future of minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial buildings. It proposes, as explained in a recent EVORA GLOBAL blog, that the minimum should move from the current ‘E’ rating on an energy performance certificate (EPC) to a ‘B’ or ‘C’…
Read MoreMEES: Consultation calls for EPC rating to be raised to band B for commercial buildings by 2030.
On 15th October 2019 the Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published its future trajectory for Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) for non-domestic commercial buildings. The consultation follows the government’s earlier commitments in the year to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Under the current consultation the government propose a new plan…
Read MoreWhy sustainability cannot be ignored by the real estate industry
A key motivation when we started this business was for sustainability to be seen and accepted as a valuable asset management tool by the property industry. Seven years on, has our goal been achieved? Read on! What is sustainability in Real Estate? Sustainability can mean many different things to many different people so to keep…
Read MorePublication of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Data
In an effort to make more data publicly available, the Department for Communities and Local Government will be releasing cumulative EPC data for domestic and non-domestic buildings. Until 30th June 2016, owners and occupiers of commercial property who hold EPCs are able to opt-out of the data release should they not want their EPC information…
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