What is a commercial EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) tells potential buyers or tenants about the energy performance of a building, so they can take energy efficiency into account when making an investment or business decision to buy or occupy a building.

An EPC provides an energy rating for a building, based on the performance potential of the fabric of the building itself and its services (including heating, ventilation, and lighting). The energy rating reveals the energy performance of the building relative to a standard benchmark, which allows prospective purchasers and tenants to compare the building with other properties.

In addition to the EPC itself, the assessor will produce a report that offers recommendations for improving the building’s energy performance.

Who needs a commercial EPC?

From October 1st 2008, all buildings that are not dwellings – with very few exceptions – will require an Energy Performance Certificate on construction, sale, or let.

EPCs for the sale or letting of buildings that are not dwellings will be valid for 10 years, or until a newer EPC is produced for building, if sooner.

For a building to require an EPC it must:

• have a roof and walls
  
• use energy to condition the indoor climate

Services considered to condition the indoor climate include:

• heating
• mechanical ventilation
• air-conditioning

Why use Longcross for an EPC?

Only ‘accredited’ Energy Assessors may create EPCs. Government approved accreditation schemes monitor the quality of energy assessments conducted and ensure that assessors possess the necessary skills. Longcross assessors are all accredited and ready to perform your EPC survey now.

With Longcross, you can be sure of a professional service at all times, from first engagement through to the completion of the job and the delivery of your paperwork.

If you use Longcross for inventory work, you already know the high level of service we provide as standard. It makes sense to ask us to handle your commercial energy assessments as well. If you’re new to Longcross, you can take comfort in our reputation and the fact that we’re the first choice for many of the leading agents and developers throughout the South East.

Get in touch with us now to arrange your EPC.

You can call us free on 01932807507, send us an email.

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