Via our Green Surveyor ® brand we can mobilise our qualified commercial energy assessors to undertake an energy survey on any type of commercial building across the UK:
- In response to the EPBD; as of 4th January, 2009 all commercial property for sale or let now require a commercial EPC
- The commercial EPC will tell you how energy efficient the commercial property is on a scale of A-G, with A being the most efficient. The certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the property has on the environment
- It is now mandatory that a commercial EPC is in place prior to marketing a commercial property
- Newly constructed commercial buildings are also required to have an EPC
- The commercial EPC is combined with a recommendation report on how the property’s energy efficiency can be improved, in addition to a potential rating if the recommendation work is carried out
- Commercial EPC‘s are valid for a 10 year period
Under current commercial EPC legislation a commercial EPC is not required on the following exempt premises:
- On lease renewals or extensions that were in place prior to 1st October, 2008
- Places of worship
- Stand alone buildings less than 50 square metres
- Properties with consent to be demolished within a 2 year period
Non-compliance with commercial EPC legislation will result in a penalty. The penalty is of up to 12.5% of the rateable value of the property, with a minimum of £500 and a maximum of £5,000. This is in addition to the cost of a compliant commercial EPC . 
