New laws around energy efficiency | Commercial Property

The UK government has highlighted EPC ratings as playing an important role in achieving its goal of Net Zero by 2050.

The goal is for rented non-domestic buildings to achieve an EPC of E by April 2023, and C by 2027 (before attaining B by 2030).

Currently only 12% of commercial properties meet these criteria.

The new tightening of laws around energy efficiency in commercial property, means that sub-standard EPC ratings will become unlawful for existing lettings.

Landlords have until April 2023 to comply

The new regulations come in on April 1st 2023 so commercial landlords with existing leases of commercial premises that fall below this standard will need to act before the lease comes to renewal or your building may not be lettable in the future, and you could be liable to financial and publication penalties (anticipated to be name and shame).

How can we Help?

Whether you are looking to simply comply with the regulations, or plan out the long-term decarbonisation of your site, Cooper Homewood Sustainability can assist you.

We can model your building in line with Building Regulations requirements and provide details of the most effective upgrades to achieve the relevant EPC rating.

Want to go further? 

Then a full decarbonisation plan can be produced outlining the impact of different building upgrades on emissions, EPC rating, energy use and cost of running - ensuring you have the information needed to stay ahead of these increasingly rigorous environmental standards, reduce costs, optimise your asset value and enhance your Environmental Social Governance (ESG) profile.

Our engineering team can also assist with taking the options forward and providing a design to make your decarbonisation plans a reality.

If you would like to know more, contact us