UK businesses  wasting £60m in avoidable energy bills

A staggering £60m is being wasted by UK businesses in unnecessary energy bills, according to a new report. Energy thinktank Green Alliance says energy management needs to be improved if the country’s climate targets are to be met. The built environment accounts for 40% of national energy use and around one-third of emissions This month’s […]

BEIS to launch energy efficiency consultation on commercial buildings

A Government consultation is to determine measures to drive up improvements in the energy and emissions record of commercial buildings. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has described the sector as a ‘huge untapped area’ for improvements. The fact that about 60% of commercial buildings are rented can lead to issues around […]

What is the EPC requirement for commercial property?

As of 4th January 2009 all commercial property will require an EPC prior to being marketed for sale or let. Under current commercial EPC legislation a commercial EPC is not required on the following exempt premises: On lease renewals or extensions that were in place prior to 12st October 2008 Places of Worship Stand along […]