AB Energy Assessors

EPC Rules Change

Since 2008 landlords have been required to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) as soon as marketing commences. Despite this, an ambiguity in the legislation has allowed commercial agents to market property without the required document. However, the Government has now closed this loophole with revised legislation coming into effect on 6th April 2012.

It is now the joint responsibility of the agent and owner to ensure that an EPC is available and the first page of the EPC certificate must now be included in the marketing information.

Whilst owners and landlords are at liberty to acquire an EPC from any accredited supplier, would be very pleased to quote very competitively for any commercial premises"

One year to Green Deal

_{The Energy Act has become law setting in stone the legal framework for the Green Deal, which will be launched in Autumn next year.}

_{The Green Deal will revolutionise the energy efficiency of the nation's homes and businesses. It will help people insulate against rising energy prices, creating homes which are warmer and cheaper to run.}

_{DECC's new "Housing Energy Fact File", published today 20th October 2011, highlights that more than half of homes in Great Britain don't have sufficient insulation. It shows around 50% more energy is used to heat and power homes than is used to power UK industry. It is vital, therefore, that action is taken to address home energy efficiency.}

_{Visit the DECC website to read the Press Release in full and the details of the Energy Act}