Display Energy Certificates (DEC’s)           

In England & Wales, under The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007, from 1st October 2008 a Display Energy Certificate showing the operational rating of the building and a recommendation report are required for buildings with a total useful floor area over 1,000 square metres that are occupied in whole or part by public authorities or by *institutions providing public services to a large number of persons and therefore frequently visited by those persons.

The DEC must be displayed in an area clearly visible to the public.

DECs in England & Wales are valid for 1 year and the accompanying advisory reports are valid for 7 years, thus reducing the cost of obtaining a DEC in years 2 to 7. Unlike EPCs it is the occupier's responsibility (e.g. in the case of DECs the local authority or public institution itself) to obtain the Display Energy Certificate.

*an institution providing a public service is likely to be deemed as one providing a service traditionally associated with local or national government.

ERC already carry out this service for local councils and are well placed to provide all of your requirements whether your requirement for a DEC is compulsory or you would like to see the operational rating of your building or buildings to enable you to make improvements to cut running costs.

Please call one of our dedicated team who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have or give you a quotation.