Links

This page contains links to information on tools and methodologies relating to the assessment of building energy performance within the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

BREEAM

BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) is a widely used international environmental assessment method for buildings which has become a key tool in describing a building's environmental performance.

LEED

LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, used to verify that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across a range of metrics.

EPCs

EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) are certificates generated following an assessment which provides a rating for the energy efficiency of a building. EPCs are now a legal requirement when buildings are bought, sold or rented within Europe.

DECs

Display Energy Certificates (DECs) are required for public buildings and show the actual energy usage of a building, which is then displayed in view of members of the public.

Code for Sustainable Homes

The Code for Sustainable Homes is a national (UK) standard for sustainable home building practice in new domestic builds.