Property companies, landlords and agents need to take action immediately to ensure that their finances are not negatively affected by forthcoming energy legislation. This new energy legislation requires that all commercial properties meet the minimum Energy Performance Standards before they can be let. The Energy Performance Standards require a minimum building energy performance rating of an E.
Non-domestic energy-efficiency regulations must come into effect in England and Wales by 1st April 2018, and no earlier than 1st April 2015 in Scotland, as stated in the Energy Act 2011. The legislation is an essential part of measures taken by the Government in order to achieve the 80% greenhouse gas reduction target by 2050.
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