Display Energy Certificates (DECs) show the actual energy usage of a building, the Operational Rating, and help the public see the energy efficiency of a building. This is based on the energy consumption of the building as recorded by gas, electricity and other meters. The DEC should be clearly displayed at all times and clearly visible to the public. A DEC is always accompanied by an Advisory Report that lists cost effective measures to improve the energy rating of the building.

Display Energy Certificates are only required for buildings with a total useful floor area over 1,000m2 that are occupied by a public authority and institution providing a public service to a large number of persons and therefore visited by those persons. They are valid for one year. The accompanying Advisory Report is valid for seven years. The requirement for Display Energy Certificates comes into effect from 1 October 2008.

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Here at Midland we have Energy Assessors producing DECs in and around the Coventry and Midlands areas. All assessors have passed a stringent qualification process and are fully accredited and insured.

For more information on DECs

please click the link below

DCLG DEC Guidance