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Energy Certificates : Display Energy Certificate

 

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The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations introduced the requirement for Display Energy Certificates (DECs) in public buildings by 1st October 2008. From this date a DEC must be prominently displayed in non-domestic public buildings with a gross floor area over 1,000 m2

The Display Energy Certificate will convey the Operational Rating of the building, indicating its energy efficiency and CO2 emissions on a scale of A to G. The Operational Rating will indicate how well the building is being managed and operated. Display Energy Certificates are based on the building's energy consumption, but estimated consumption data from energy suppliers is acceptable during the initial implementation period

In the context of these Regulations a public building is one occupied by public authorities or institutions providing public services to large numbers of persons e.g. central Government, local authority, NHS buildings etc. Buildings such as leisure centres, theatres and galleries providing services from public funds will also need a Display Energy Certificate. Recent changes have reduced the requirement to only those buildings which are frequently visited by members of the public, and useful guidance on this criteria is provided in the Communities website DEC FAQ section. Smaller buildings will also be ‘caught’ by the Regulations on a site where they have a combined floor area exceeding 1,000 m2 and are connected by a conditioned (heated, cooled or mechanically ventilated) space.

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                                                               Example Display Energy Certificate