As of 1 October 2008, there are new rules regarding energy efficiency certification. Enlighten Enviro aims to help you understand the changes.

Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates provide a clear record of your building’s energy efficiency and are required by law.

Enlighten Enviro’s EPC reports contain information about ways in which you might improve your energy efficiency, which could save your business money.

At Enlighten Enviro, we’re committed to making sense of energy efficiency. Our EPCs and DECs are delivered by highly qualified and accredited assessors.

In order to sell or let a commercial property you must now obtain the correct energy certification. Enlighten Enviro is here to guide you through the process.

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Top 10 Reasons to hold an Energy Performance Certificate

It is now a legal requirement to provide an EPC if you are building, selling or letting a property.

Failure to provide an EPC comes with a penalty charge from Trading Standards.

The fine is 12.5% of the property’s current rateable value with a minimum charge of £500 and maximum of £5,000.

An EPC has to be made available when giving information about the building or conducting a viewing.

It is required before you enter any contract to sell a property, grant a new lease or assign an existing lease.

Landlords have to provide an EPC free of charge when requested by a prospective buyer or tenant.

An EPC will provide an energy rating for the property which is measured from A to G.

The EPC demonstrates the energy efficiency of the building, allowing buyers or tenants to make an informed decision.

The EPC is valid for 10 years.

Receivers, Liquidators and Pension Funds will also need an EPC to be completed before any sales transactions can take place.

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Carl Fletcher (Marketing Manager)
Click-e-Hips Limited

We have instructed Enlighten Enviro to provide Energy Performance Certificates for our residential Home Information Packs since their introduction....
Greg French (Partner)
Adam F. Greenhalgh & Co.

As Commercial Property Lawyers, it is important to us that following the new legislation, we are able to refer our clients to a reputable, reliable...
Michael Poole
Yorkshire Water

We were impressed with the service offered by Enlighten Enviro, who delivered the EPC within the agreed time scale and at a very reasonable price. We...
David Collinge
TNT Express

The provision of Commercial EPC's and energy advice from Enlighten Enviro has assisted in providing TNT with a basis for developing its environmental...
Mark Groves, Business Development Manager
The HIPS Centre Limited

We have worked closely with the team at Enlighten Enviro since HIP's first came into being. As a completely new area in residential property...
John Kirk, Partner and Head of Commercial Property
Russell and Russell Solicitors

Enlighten is first on our list of preferred providers of Commercial EPCs. Their instruction process is straightforward, their response is prompt and...

Andrew Smith

Prior to becoming accredited as an energy assessor, Andrew has been involved in the design and installation of Building Services installations and low/zero...