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New measures to improve the energy performance of our buildings

Buildings are responsible for almost 50 per cent of the UK's energy consumption and carbon emissions. 
Communities and Local Government has introduced measures in England and Wales to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings, including:

What effects energy performance in buildings

The way a building is constructed, insulated, heated and ventilated and the type of fuel used, all contributes to its energy consumption and carbon emissions.

The Energy Performance Certificate is one measure introduced to help improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. Other changes include requiring larger public buildings to display certificates showing the energy efficiency of the building and requiring inspections for air conditioning systems.

Commercial properties and public buildings currently account for nearly 25% of the UK's carbon emissions, contributing to global climate change.

The way in which we light, heat and use buildings all contribute to this. Even small improvements to the energy performance and the way we use our buildings could have a significant effect on our fuel bills and carbon emissions.

Energy Performance Certificates

The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), requires that from  April 2008 any commercial property in the UK, which is within the limits described below will require an Energy Performance Certificate upon construction, or prior to sale or lease of the property.

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Energy Performance Certificates have been introduced to help improve the energy efficiency of all buildings. Since October 2008 commercial and public buildings must have one whenever the building is sold, built or rented