Energy Certificates for Public Buildings (DEC)
If you manage a public building like a library, leisure centre or council office, we produce the Display Energy Certificate you're legally required to show on your premises every year.
About the service
What is it:
A Display Energy Certificate (DEC) shows the actual energy performance of a public building based on real energy consumption rather than a theoretical model.
Unlike a BER cert which estimates how a building should perform, a DEC measures how it is actually being operated using 12 months of real energy bills. It rates the building on an A to G scale and must be displayed publicly on the premises at all times.
Who Needs it:
You'll need a DEC if you manage a public building that:
- Is occupied by a local authority or institution providing public services
- Has a total floor area greater than 250m²
Typical buildings that require a DEC include:
- Public libraries
- Swimming pools
- Museums
- Local authority offices
How it works:
- We collect 12 months of your energy bills covering electricity, gas and oil
- We calculate your total energy consumption per square metre per year
- Your building is rated on the A to G scale relative to similar building types
- The DEC is submitted and published for display on your premises
- We also produce an Advisory Report with recommendations to reduce energy use
What you get
- Your official DEC certificate, valid for 1 year and required to be displayed publicly
- An Advisory Report on reducing energy use, valid for 7 years
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