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The
latter will be of interest to facilities managers, as a good asset
rating would be considered by leasing agents to be beneficial, as
potential buyers, or property for rent with high ratings for low
energy usage will appeal to prospective vendors seeking premises
with lower energy costs.
Currently, the Government is considering extending the "Display
Energy Certificate" or DEC to include the Commercial Buildings
Sector (Currently, DEC's are only required for Public Buildings).
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Low carbon emission
buildings coupled with low energy usage, will appeal to property
managers, as their operating costs will be lower. Before energy
inspection of commercial and industrial buildings commences in 2008,
it would be wise to invest in the regular maintenance and, or
upgrade the air conditioning system, commercial & industrial
heating boilers and associated controls.
These systems if maintained in an energy efficient manner will make
a significant difference in the "energy score" for
ratings. In addition, heating inspectors will supply a listing of
recommendations and a report for the heating systems installed in
commercial buildings.
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There
is a checklist that will be issued for commercial heating
installations issued by a competent engineer Energy
Efficiency Checklist Download
The new measures will be introduced during 2008, the as a
current guide the timetable for the introduction of EPC's is:
April 2008 - Public Buildings under Government or Local Authority
Control.
October 2008 - All other buildings which are non-dwellings.
General
Information & Advice for air conditioning systems inspection can
be found at Commercial
Air Conditioning Inspectors for compliance with the new
regulations regarding Air
Conditioning Checks as part of the New Government initiative for
inspection of Air
Conditioning Systems installed in buildings.
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