Since February 2009, site based Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Recommendation Reports no longer meet the requirements of the legislation. All qualifying buildings on a… Read More »Can I get a single Display Energy Certificate (DEC) for a whole site (multiple buildings)?
For the purposes of Display Energy Certificates (DECs), a building is a construction with a roof, walls and it uses energy to condition the indoor… Read More »What constitutes a “Building” for DEC purposes?
Recommendation Report Requirements England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland England In England, a valid Recommendation Report is legally required to be in place before a Display… Read More »Do I need a Recommendations Report with my DEC?
Our assessors are often asked questions around this theme. Questions like: Do I need a Display Energy Certificate if the public only visit part of… Read More »What does “frequently visited by the public” mean?
England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland England For buildings in England, the validity of a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) and Recommendations Report (RR) depend upon the floor area… Read More »How long is a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) valid?
The cost of a Display Energy Certificate can be very variable depending upon the information provided and the form that information is supplied in. As… Read More »How can I reduce the cost of Display Energy Certificates (DECs)?
In order to produce a certificate your assessor will require the following information for each building: The name and address of the building including the… Read More »What information is needed to produce a Display Energy Certificate (DEC)?
Organisations are often surprised when they discover that they are subject to the requirement to obtain a Display Energy Certificate (DEC). In fact, in the… Read More »Does my organisation, charity, community group, health centre, dental practice etc. qualify as a Public Authority?
England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland England Display Energy Certificates are designed to ensure that energy is being used efficiently in public buildings. They consider how… Read More »Do Listed Buildings need a Display Energy Certificate (DEC)?
