Sustainability Flashcards
Name sustainability regulations
MEES -
EPC
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
Climate change levy
Bream
What is COP 24
The 24th Conference of the Parties.
It was held in Poland and aims to deliver sustainability goals from all over the world.
Whats embodied Carbon Energy
Embodied carbon energy should be low and use materials such as timber and recycled steel.
when is Net 0 Carbon
78% by 2030 and 100% by 2050.
What RICS Documents are there
Rules of Conduct 2021
Red Book Global
ESG Guidance
RICS GN environmental risks and global real estate
Best practices and certificated
What are the 3 main sustainability principles?
Social, Economical and environmental.
What is UKGBC - UK Green Council?
- Establish Net 0 Carbon.
- Reduce construction impact
- Reduce operation energy use
- Increase renewable energy supply
- Offset any remaining carbon
Tell me about EPC
EPC expired after 10 years
a new epc can be triggered from Part L, refurbishment or extension
Required if sold, Let or Newbuild.
EPC is required for sub-letting or new leases
not required on religious buildings or temp rent - below 6 months.
What is on an EPC
The address
Rating
Reference no
Benchmarking Info
Estimated running costs.
What does MEES apply to
This applies to new leases from 2018 and all leases from 2023
When is MEES not required.
For religious buildings
6 months tenancy
Tenancy of more then 99 years
Not feasible and does not pay back within 7 years.
Improvement will devalue the property
what is the minimum EPC required
EPC E
What buildings does MEES apply to ?
All non-domestic buildings and residential properties that are rented.
what are the MEES penalties?
£5000-£150k depending on the property’s rateable value.
What is the MEES golden rule ?
Landlords need to invest into their properties which is capped at £3500.
