Commercial EPC's
Tips and Tricks
Removing Gas off site is an easy win in uplifting your property.
Tips and Tricks
Gas Air heaters in Warehouse? Replacement with a dedicated warehouse AC unit and you shall jump up 2 bands
What are EPC's
Commercial EPC's, sometimes referred to as Business EPC's are the method in which a commercial property is scored on its carbon footprint
Why do they Matter
With the governments drive to net zero by 2050 Commercial EPC's are designed to reduce the carbon used for business. Presently this accounts for a quarter of the built environment.
Why do i need one
As of April 2023 every commercial property must by law have a valid EPC. This changed to encompass existing tenancies as well as new
A good starting point
Let us help bring you out of the MEES requirements. With years of experience in all sectors and all types of building we are confident that we can see you over the line
Fast turnaround
Our typical turnaround is within the week however we do offer 24hrs if required
Tips and Tricks
LED lighting keeps getting better, take advantage of the new technology with flat panel LED's now coming in at 140l/cw
What we do
From light industrial, to complete shopping centres, large investment funds to individual owner occupiers. We do it all and with an excellent service
Full UK Coverage
National coverage through our fully accredited assessors
Fully accredited
Fully accredited professionals, Polite, Courteous and on time
Commercial EPC's regulations
Building Regulations 2021
Building regulations were finally updated in June 2021 with significant changes made to how a notional property is calculated. More emphasis is now proportioned on how the property is heated and how the energy used is arriving to site.
Tips and Tricks
Its all about the Plant
The commercial market is all about how the property is conditioned. Start first with replacement of plant before looking to insulate
Gas is Bad, Electricity good
Gas has now been penalized with electricity uplifted to compensate. LED lighting no longer has the same effect that it once had pre 2021. However is still beneficial to the overall rating.
2030 and the MEES requirements
From 2027 EPC’s are expected to be required to meet a Grade B rating to enable lettings, legislation shall be enforceable as of 1st of April 2030.
This is in in order to meet our Net Zero commitments
What is a Commercial EPC
Commercial EPC's, sometimes referred to as Non Domestic EPC’s (NDEPC) or Business EPC's are the method in which a commercial property is scored on its carbon footprint
They are calculated against the notional energy performance
capability of the building and expressed on an A to G colour coded bar chart scale,
The rating is based on the CO2 emissions of the building, factoring in the building's construction fabric and heating, cooling and lighting services. A report of recommendations accompanies the certificate and sets out suggestions to improve the energy efficiency of the building in short, medium and long payback periods
Why do you need one?
As of April 2023 every commercial property must by law have a valid EPC with a minimum rating of E this shall become uplifted to a C rating by April 2027 and looking to improve to a B rating as of April 2030.
This changed to encompass existing tenancies as well as new on 1st of April 2023 bringing longer tenancies within the remit
Why do they Matter?
With the governments drive to net zero by 2050 Commercial EPC's are designed to reduce the carbon used for business which presently accounts for a quarter of the built environments emissions.
Commercial property owners in England and Wales face fines between £500 and £5,000 for failing to provide a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to prospective tenants or buyers. For violating Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) — renting out properties with a rating below 'E'—fines can reach up to £150,000 based on the duration of non-compliance and rateable value
How can British EPC Help with my SBEM calculations
Our highly experienced and fully accredited SBEM Assessors unrivalled customer support and technical consultation focused on providing cost-effective and practical solutions to achieving compliance with Approved Document L: Volume 2 of the Building Regulations.
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Fixed Prices
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Discounts on multiple units
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Independent client focused advice
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Ongoing Technical Support
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Expedited service available by request
Why Choose Us
Quotes within an hour.
Competitive rates you can trust.
Find it cheaper? We’ll do our best to match it.
We shall turn up on the hour. No times slots, No within periods. Book an exact time with us.
If your building is underperforming we will advise and only lodge on after consulting with yourselves.
With British EPC, you can be confident you’re working with a fully accredited consultancy for
Commercial EPC's
With thousands of Commercial EPC's completed, we’re well placed to resolve any compliance issues and advise on the most cost-effective solutions, at no extra cost.
