Energy Performance
In 2007 the government launched regulations designed to reduce CO2, emmissions of buildings and improve energy efficiency.
From 6th April 2008 the legislation affected property owners and developers as follows:
In England & Wales:
Landlords/property owners must provide an Energy Performance Certificate to any prospective buyer or tenant where they construct, sell or lease or modify a commercial building over 50m2.
Failure to comply could result in the conveyance not being completed, in addition, you could liable for fines up to £5,000 and £1,000 for faling to provide a recommendation report.
The legislation was phased in as detailed below:
6th April 2008 - over 10,000m2
1st July 2008 - over 2,500m2
1st October 2008 - over 50m2
Public authorities and institutions occupying buildings with a usable floor area over 1,000m sq must present a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) in an area clearly visible to the general public.
By 4th January 2009 all commercial premises with air conditioning systems with an output greater than 250kW required an energy inspection report for their system.
How can COBRA Insurance Brokers help ?
- Provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to ensure compliance
- Arrange Energy audits to be carried out identifying opportunities to improve EPC grading
- Arrange Air Conditionig audits to ensure compliance
- Provide energy consumption calculations to demonstrate Part L compliance (this is an essential part of the building control submission of Building Regulations)
Click here for an overview of the legislation and how COBRA Insurance Brokers can help you.
For further information, please call Chris Corbett on 01883 333 386 or send Chris an email.