Energy efficiency in buildings

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This subtopic provides an overview of key legal and regulatory requirements relating to energy efficiency in UK buildings, including energy performance certificates (EPCs), display energy certificates (DECs), air conditioning inspections and minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES). It also addresses energy efficiency schemes and standards, such as Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), Energy Company Obligation (ECO), Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) and the climate change levy, together with the developing regulation of heat and district heating networks.

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