Display Energy Certificates
PUBLIC SECTOR
Who is affected by DEC's?
Public Authorities:
- Central and Local Government
- NHS Trusts
- Schools and Higher Education Authorities
- Police
- Courts
- Prisons
- MOD
- Army
- Executive Agencies
- Statutory Regulatory Bodies
Whether or not the public have restricted access.
Examples of Affected Buildings
- Schools (but not private schools)
- Leisure Centres (but not private clubs)
- Hospitals (but not private hospitals unless NHS patients are admitted)
- Public golf clubhouses
- Libraries
- Museums and Art Galleries
What will you need to provide?
Actual energy consumption data for the past 12 months for all fuels including type of fuel used, data from meter readings and bills.
What do DEC's Contain?
The most important part of the DEC will be the Operational Rating or 'OR'. this will be a mark out of 150, with 0 being the most efficient and 150 and over being the least. This will then be translated into an A-G grading system similar to that seen on white goods. The DEC must be displayed in a prominent place clearly visible to members of the public in each building.
An Advisory Report (AR) will be supplied with the DEC and this will supply recommendations for improvement. Affected buildings should always be in possession of an Advisory Report.
Validity?
- The DEC Operational Rating (OR) is valid for one year
- The Advisory Report (AR) will only need to be renewed every 7 years.