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New measures to improve the energy performance of our buildings
Our buildings are responsible for almost 50 per cent of the UK's energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Communities and Local Government is introducing measures in England and Wales to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings, including:
The reforms are currently being rolled out. By October 2008 all properties - homes and commercial - when bought, sold, built or rented will need an EPC. Public buildings will also need to display an energy performance certificate.
This work is part of European legislation - the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - which all member states must adopt.
For practical information about having a building energy assessed please see our latest video on building assessments.
New guidance has been published to help public authorities and institutions introduce Display Energy Certificates (DECs) in their buildings.
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