Commercial energy certificate

The law requires a valid certificate in several specific situations to protect all parties.

• When you put a business property up for sale
• Before a new tenant moves into your premises
• After completing a new commercial building project
• If you update your heating or cooling systems
• When your old certificate expires after ten years
• To prove you meet minimum energy efficiency standards

A qualified professional will visit to inspect how your building uses energy and keeps heat.

• They check every room and the building materials
• They inspect your boiler, plant room, and cooling
• They look at your lighting and sensor controls
• They measure insulation in the roof and walls
• They verify window glazing and window frame types
• They need access to all parts of the unit

Having a high rating makes your property much more attractive to modern business tenants.

• It helps you lower your monthly energy bills
• It reduces the carbon footprint of your business
• You avoid heavy fines for not having one
• Better ratings can increase the overall property value
• It identifies exactly where you are wasting heat
• You stay ahead of changing green building laws

The assessment calculates how much energy your building uses for heating, lighting, and ventilation.

• It looks at fixed services rather than plug-in items
• The report shows potential savings for your business
• It compares your building to a modern equivalent
• The grade affects your property's value and legality
• Modern standards mean older buildings need regular updates
• Assessors need evidence to give you the best score