Commercial EPC's are required for all commercial buildings that are:

• For sale
• To let
• New construction
• Modified buildings

Some common exceptions are:

• Detached buildings under 50 square meters
• Places of worship
• Low energy demand buildings
• Temporary buildings (less than 2 years use)

Why is a Commercial EPC necessary

To complete a property transaction by your advisors, and if you do not have an EPC:

• A fine of 12.5% of rateable value
• Minimum fine £500 maximum £5000

Benifits of an EPC

• EPC's promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings
• An EPC enables a buyer or tennant to consider energy efficiency as part of their investment or business decision to buy or occupy a building
• Commercial buildings are responsible for 20% of the UK's energy and carbon emissions
• An EPC is accompanied by a recommendation report which provides details of how the energy performance of a building could be enhanced together with an indication of payback period
• Users of commercial buildings should consider an EPC to help manage their energy costs during occupancy

Other information

• An EPC is valid for ten years and stored on a central register
• An EPC is needed to comply with EU legislation
• This is a basic guide to EPC's please ask a qualified energy assessor to advice on your buildings requirements
• Wheldon EPC can produce up to level three certificates which include heating up to 100kw and simple air conditioning up to 12kw
• Please see information required to complete and EPC to enable a fee for an EPC to be agreed