Sustainability Flashcards
When is the “Net Zero Carbon” target
- An interim target of 78% reduction by 2030.
Which Act related to Net Zero
Climate Change Act 2008
What are the 5 steps in the UK Green Building Council framework to address Net Zero
- Establish Net Zero Carbon Scope - across the whole life of buildings
- Reduce Constructive Impacts - Changing materials and designs
- Reducing Operational Energy Use -Landlords to consider how to retrofit efficiency measures
- Increase Renewable Energy SUpply
- Offset any Remaining Carbon - last resort
What is net zero?
Bringing total emissions down to 0, by reducing emissions and implementing methods of CO2 absorption
When do you need an EPC?
- all commercial buildings with 50sqm+ usable floor area
- newly built, sold or let for a term more than 6m
- when newly refurbished
- when A/C / heating services are altered
- sub-letting and assignments
What are the EPC exemptions?
- listed buildings
- buildings with no heating
- religious buildings
- temporary structyres
- due to be demolished/redeveloped
Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) 2015 what is required when letting a property?
Under minimum energy efficiency standards you cannot let, or continue to let a commercial building unless it is an E or above. Includes all exisiting leases from April 2023. Valid for 10 years. Consultation to be a C by 2027 or a B by 2030.
Why are EPC’s important in marketing?
- must be commissioned within 7 days of marketing
- agent is responsible for procurement
- only energy rating is required to be shown
- online must link to EPC
What is the commercial penalty for non complaince with EPCs on marketing?
max - 12.5% of the RV of the building or £5,000
min - £500
What are penalties for failure to comply with regualtions (commercial property)
- less than 3 month breach - up to £5,000 or 10% of the RV - max £50,000
- 3+ month breach - up to £10,000 or 20% of RV - max £150,000
What changes might happen to the MEES regime?
MEES regulation may require a min EPC rating of B on all new tenancies from 2030
What is the ESOS?
Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme
- energy assessment scheme mandatory for large UK undertakings and corporate groups with 250+ employees
- Required to measure total energy consumption every 4 years
- conduct energy audita to identify reccomendations
- report compliance to the Environment Agency
What is the Heat Network Regulation 2014?
Provision of communal heating in multi-occupied commercial & residential schemes and to district heating systems.
Final consumers must be provided accurate meter readings/bills.
What is the Climate Change Levy?
The CGL is a tax on energy delievred to non-domestic users in the UK. Introduced as an incentive ti increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
What is a Display Energy Certificate?
A requirement for public buildings over 250 sq m to displace the actual energy used and carbon dioxide emissions
