Energy Information and Advice

Display Energy Certificates and monitoring school energy consumption 

Since October 2008 occupiers of public buildings with floor areas of more than 1000m2 (roughly 10,000ft2), have been required to have a Display Energy Certificate (DEC). DECs were introduced to raise public awareness of energy use by displaying the actual energy use and energy efficiency of the buildings they visit. Failure to display display energy certificates can result in a charge of 500 and a further 1,000 for failing to obtain an Advisory Report.

For further information on display energy certificates, The Department for Education have an information webpage which takes questions such as Where do I find an energy assessor, How much will DECs cost, and What should schools do next.

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/adminandfinance/schoolscapital/buildingsanddesign/environmental/a0057751/display-energy-certificates-and-monitoring-school-energy-consumption

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