Overview - Display Energy Certificates Print
Written by David Pattinson   

 

What type of buildings will require a DEC?

Public Authorities, and institutions providing public services to a large number of persons, who

occupy space in a building with a total floor area greater than 1000m2, must display a valid

Display Energy Certificate (DEC) at all times and have a valid Energy Efficiency advisory report

(AR).

What sector types are covered?

  • Education
  • Local Government
  • Hospitals
  • Health Centres & Surgeries
  • Local Authority Sports Centres
  • Government Estates

What is a Display Energy Certificate (DEC)?

A DEC shows an Operational Rating (OR) of the building which conveys the actual energy used.

The energy usage of the building is to be measured over a period of time and the OR for this

building calculated.

The OR is then compared with the averaged building stock value to show a comparison of the

building performance.

What is a Energy Efficiency advisory report (AR)?

The report covers improvements to the fabric and services of the building and a relative cost

benefit of these measures.


 

Who can produce DEC’s & AR’s?

Both the certificate and advisory report are lodged in a central database for future use. The

certificates and reports can only be produced by approved individuals and lodged by accredited

organisations.

 

Pattinson Consultants are fully approved and accredited to provide and maintain DEC and EE

advisory reports.

 

Once the advisory reports have been generated we are able to offer the full design and

specification of the improvements suggested and do a more detailed analysis of the savings which

can be made.

 

As a Building Services consultancy we are ideally placed to provide all of your energy and

sustainability requirements from DEC’s to full Mechanical and Electrical design of a range of

sustainable solutions including :-

  • Photovoltaics
  • Solar Water Heating
  • Ground/Air Source Heat Pumps
  • CHP
  • Biomass boiler / generation
  • Energy efficient lighting schemes
  • Centralised boiler systems
  • Urban wind turbines
  • Building fabric upgrades

If you require any further information or help please contact us on 07798 553 092 or by email or fax