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1/3rd of Government buildings receive the worst DEC rating

Friday, August 7th, 2009

A recent study has revealed that of 267 government buildings issued with a Display Energy Certificate (DEC), one third recorded a G rating. These figures follow data, reported in the CIBSE journal in February 2009, highlighting that 1/5th of almost 9,000 public buildings across England and Wales were rated as G.

Which buildings need Display Energy Certificates(DEC)?

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

All buildings with a total useful floor area over 1,000 sqm which are occupied by public authorities and by institutions providing public services to a large number of persons and which are frequently visited by those persons. e.g Government buildings, museums, swimming pools, libraries, Universities.

What is the penalty for not having a DEC?

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

The penalty is £500 for failing to display a DEC at all times in a prominent place clearly visible to the public and £1,000 for failing to have possession of a valid advisory report.

In addition to these penalties, it is still necessary to commission the documents. The DEC is valid for 1 year.

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