Which buildings are exempt from providing Energy Performance Certificates?

The following buildings are exempt from requiring an EPC:
· Places of worship,
· Stand-alone buildings of less than 50 square metres (except for dwellings),
· Temporary buildings with a planned time of use of 2 years or less,
· Particular buildings with low energy demand (eg barns).
· In certain limited circumstances buildings to be demolished are exempt from requiring a certificate. An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for any (off-plan) sales or lettings before the construction of the building has been completed.
-- CLG (http://www.communities.gov.uk/)

Energy Performance Certificate and Private Sale

CLG Guidance -- Is an Energy Performance Certificate required for the private sale of a home between two individuals?

"Yes. The EU Directive requires that Energy Performance Certificates will need to be provided for all buildings when they are constructed, sold or rented out. A new Energy Performance Certificate will be required for the Home Information Pack. Where the Energy Performance Certificate is provided separately from a Home Information Pack an existing Energy Performance Certificate may be used as long as it is still valid."
-- CLG (www.communities.gov.uk)

CLG Guidance on Energy Performance Certificates and New Homes:

CLG Guidance on Energy Performance Certificates and New Homes:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/epcsbuildersguide

How much will an EPC cost?

"The price of an energy performance certificate (EPC) will be set by the market and not by Government. We expect these costs to vary according to the size, type and location of the property.The current predicted cost of a standalone Energy Performance Certificate for an 'average' home is approximately £100. However, market forces will determine the actual price. For other buildings, the cost will clearly depend on the size and complexity of the building." -- CLG (http://www.communities.gov.uk/)

What is an Energy Performance Certificate?

What is an Energy Performance Certificate?

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/theenvironment/energyperformance/certificates/energyperformancecertificates/

Are there videos on how to assess buildings?

Yes! Visit the CLG website to view CLG Videos on Building Assessments:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/theenvironment/energyperformance/certificates/buildingassessments/

CLG Guidance on Energy Assessor Qualification and Accreditation

CLG Guidance on Energy Assessor Qualification and Accreditation:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/theenvironment/energyperformance/energyassessorqualification/

What is the Timetable for Introduction of Measures according to EPBD?

CLG – Timetable for Introduction of Measures:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/theenvironment/energyperformance/whenmeasures/

EPBD Implementation -- how does it impact homes vs commercial buildings?

"The Directive itself makes no distinction between the two. There will need to be some practical differences - for example the methodology for certification will need to be different to reflect differences in the way in which homes and commercial property are built and used, but wherever possible we are seeking to minimise the differences. We have already developed a detailed approach for the Energy Performance Certificate that forms part of the HIP for the marketed sales of dwellings. Wherever relevant this will form the model that will be applied in other sectors, such as private rented dwellings, social housing and commercial buildings."
-- CLG (www.communities.gov.uk)