Display Energy Certificate
Goslin and Co are recently accredited to issue DECs
Display Energy Certificates (DECs) show the actual energy usage of a building, the Operational Rating, and help the public see the energy efficiency of a building. This is based on the energy consumption of the building as recorded by gas, electricity and other meters. The DEC should be clearly displayed at all times in a prominent place clearly visible to the public. A DEC is always accompanied by an Advisory Report that lists cost effective measures to improve the energy rating of the building.
Display Energy Certificates are only required for buildings that are occupied by a public authority or an institution providing a public service to a large number of persons that with a total useful area greater than 1000m2. Display Energy Certificates are valid for one year. The accompanying Advisory Report is valid for 7 years.
In the longer term, the Government has announced intention to consult on whether this requirement should be extended to include private sector buildings occupied by commercial organisations where large numbers of members of the public regularly visit the building. The requirement for Display Energy Certificates came into effect from 1 October 2008 Public buildings have for a long time been the brunt of criticism regarding their energy usage, this new requirement will hopefully see greater energy accountability in large public spaces.
Please contact us for a competitive DEC quote, here is a chance to act as a figurehead green building in your local area.