Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
Background
The European Law
The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 were made on 29 March 2007 and came into force over the period from 19 April to 1 October 2008.
These Regulations implemented articles contained in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2002/91/EC (EPBD); In England and Wales.
The EPBD came into force on 4 January 2003
The objective of the EPBD is to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the European Community.
Implementing the EPBD will encourage owners and tenants to choose energy efficient buildings when seeking new accommodation and to improve the performance of buildings they occupy.
Implementation of the Directive is seen as an important contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions as part of the UK climate change programme.
For more information refer to Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) site).
Contents of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
- What is an EPC?
- When are assessments required?
- How they affect you
- EPC Implementation dates
- Background (this page)
