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Elmhurst Energy Responds to Government’s EPC Consultation
This article is an external press release originally published on the Landlord News website, which has now been migrated to the Just Landlords blog.
At the end of last month, a new consultation was launched by the Government, in relation to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for buildings. The summary for the consultation stated: “We’re seeking evidence on how EPCs are currently performing, and feedback on suggestions for improvement.”
Elmhurst Energy, the energy performance assessment specialist, welcomes this call for evidence, and is encouraging its members to respond.
With Brexit looming ever closer, it has had an effect on the thoughts of those in the property industry. Elmhurst Energy’s own 2018 Manifesto for Change highlighted the importance of seizing opportunities to make better use of EPCS after Britain’s departure from the European Union in March 2019.
The Government has acknowledged that EPCs are already “a key tool in promoting energy performance improvements in buildings.” It is now looking to use EPCs as a way to deliver the aims of the Clean Growth Strategy, by identifying new trigger points for when an EPC will be required.
Ways to improve EPCs are being explored, in order to ensure that they contain “good quality data”, as well as being reliable, accurate and up to date.
Martyn Reed, Managing Director for Elmhurst Energy, has expressed his happiness with the Government’s realisation that EPCs are not only a legal obligation, but an important tool for building owners to use for improvement. He has commented: “Elmhurst considers this to be a fantastic opportunity for our industry, and a positive confirmation of the role that energy assessors fulfil in improving the energy efficiency of the buildings in which we live and work.”
Elmhurst Energy plan to provide a more detailed analysis of the Government’s Call for Evidence: Energy Performance Certificates for Buildings. A draft response will be created, with input from its members, before a formal submission is made.
The consultation will run until 19th October.
