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15/10/2008
Companies fear fines if no Display Energy Certificates (DEC) |
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Fear of fines for failing to comply with the government's Display Energy Certificates (DEC) has created an influx of enquiries to energy service providers.
Any building manager that is caught not displaying a DEC could face a fine of up to £1,500.
Brian Rickerby, joint managing director of Energyteam, explained to Workplacelaw.net that despite the fact that the introduction of the certificates have been well publicised, there is still confusion over who needs them and how energy consumption is measured.
Mr Rickerby said: "Now the legislation has become law, the danger of a penalty has really focused minds. The commercial sector must step up and realise its obligations as well."
DECs were introduced by the government as part of its carbon reduction policy. Energy consumption of a building is measured by looking at its fuel bills and meter readings.
In addition to DECs, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were also introduced to the rental market on October 1st when it became law for an EPC to form part of all new tenancy agreements signed on or after that date.
EPCs provide landlords and tenants with information on the energy efficiency and carbon emissions of properties. |
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