Building’s Green For Growth – Display Energy Certificates
DECs standing for Display Energy Certificates were thought to assess the energy consumption of a building accompanied by a report which include advice on how to improve the efficiency of the dwelling . It must also be renewed each year by an accredited assessor who will use the software approved by the government. In 2011, the […]
European Comissions take legal action over UK green construction regulations failure
The European Commission has begun legal proceedings against the UK government for not delivering a number of green construction regulations mandated by Brussels. The dispute revolves around the government’s failure to clarify how it will comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The requirements include providing Display Energy Certificates (DEC’s) to large privately-owned […]
Taking the Measure of it
The UK target of an 80% cut in carbon by 2050 has been around for a while now. However, while it’s a big number, it’s also sufficiently far away for it to be someone else’s problem. That’s all going to change, because the government are committed at the recommendation of the independent Committee on Climate […]
Proposed Changes to the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (the EPB Regulations)
Summary of the changes to the EPB Regulations The changes to the EPB Regulations can be summarised as follows: · the changes will extend the current requirements to commission an EPC that apply to residential buildings to all buildings sold or rented out; · the requirements for the provision of an EPC with written particulars […]