Commercial Energy Assessors EPC for Commercial Premises

The EU EPBD buildings directive will soon require that owners of commercial property and public buildings obtain Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) in the case of commercial premises and Display Energy Certificates (DEC) in the case of public buildings, these will will also require advisory reports to be produced.

Energy Assessment of such buildings is more complex than the domestic sector, requring different calcuation methods known as SBEM (Simplified Building Energy Model) and DSM (Dynamic Simulation Model) to assess building energy ratings.

New Build EPC will be required for new homes & dwellings using SAP calculations for the production of New Build Energy Performance Certificates, and also PEA Predicted Energy Assessment calculations for partial build and (off-plan) new homes and dwellings. EPCC provide SAP Ratings for new homes and dwellings.

To assist companies and organisations comply with the new regulations a new service is available at EPCC which have SBEM Consultants that specialise in the production of the Commercial EPC, in addition they provide energy certificates for commercial, industrial and public buildings.

Their services also include air tightness testing, air permeability testing and air leakage testing for new build homes, new build commercial property air testing, and existing commercial buildings air tightness testing. EPCC are commercial energy assessors who can provide energy calculations, and EPC's for buildings across the UK. They provide a National service for air testing of buildings and energy certificates. Visit their website for your EPC www.epcscommercial.co.uk

Air Conditioning Energy Assessors

The EPBD requires that air conditioning systems for both new and existing buildings is carried out which must be completed by January 2011.

Air Conditioning Inspection will be carried out by commercial energy assessors, in order to maintain energy efficiency of your sysytem and improve your energy ratings when the air conditioning energy inspector carries out the survey, it is recommended that you check your system prior to inspection.

Air Conditioning Inspectors can be found in a regional directory of services, by maintaining your system in good order will mean a better operational rating for commercial and public buildings.

Commercial Energy Assessor Training

I would recommend those seeking training as a commercial energy assessor visit an excellent resource at commercial energy assessor training

This site also offers information about SAP and SBEM training and energy assessment of commercial buildings.

Non Domestic Energy Assessors

Many asset managers are unaware of the new legislation regarding the EPC for Commercial Buildings Energy Certificates. The EPBD directive comes into effect from April 2008. Commercial property will require inspection by a commercial energy assessor who is qualified to issue a commercial epc.

Energy Assessors are also required to inspect air conditioning systems if these are installed in existing commercial buildings.

The following provides an insight into New Build Property SAP Ratings, SBEM energy assessment of buildings and DSM energy models.