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Display Energy Certificates

  • Checking the authenticity of a DEC

    A DEC must be lodged, by an accredited energy assessor, in the central register for non-dwellings which contains all DECs and advisory reports. It is not possible to opt out of this process. If you ha...

  • Penalties for not having a DEC

    A local authority can issue a penalty charge notice of £500 for failing to display a DEC at all times in a prominent place clearly visible to the public, and £1,000 for failing to possess or have in t...

  • Frequently asked questions

    I am a public authority and let a building I own to a private company to undertake business that is not a public service. Is a DEC required? No. The requirement is on the occupier to provide a DEC and...

  • Saving energy in your building

    You can save up to 20% on your energy bills by managing energy successfully (source: Carbon Trust). The simple steps recommended by the Carbon Trust include: Heating are thermostats working and set at...