Government proposal to abolish Display Energy Certificates - have your say!

3rd March 2015

The EAUC is a Member-led organisation. We represent you, and ensure that your views on topical issues are conveyed to the rest of the sector and to the Government. One important way we can do this is by responding to consultations from the Government and other organisations.

Are you affected by the Government proposals of abolishing Display Energy Certificates, along with 54,000 other public buildings in England and Wales?

You can join in the conversation and be part of the response submitted on behalf of EAUC Members. The response, due by 11 March, will be written by Members of the EAUC Energy Community of Practice (CoP) Jiscmail network. The CoP itself will be launched in April with resources, topics to discuss and events included!

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Display Energy Certificates: current regime and how it could be streamlined and improved - consultation

Scope of the Consultation:
 

Topic of this consultation:	Display Energy Certificates: current regime and how it could be streamlined and improved. Part 1 of this consultation considers ways to improve compliance with and enforcement of the requirements for the issue and display of energy certificates in public buildings. It also ensures that England and Wales are complying with Article 27 of the Energy Performance of Buildings EU Directive. Part 2 of this consultation considers the extent to which the existing requirements for the issue and display of energy certificates in public buildings could be modified to reduce the burden of compliance, whilst providing an effective tool to encourage public sector energy efficiency. Finally, the questions are followed by a call for evidence. The department invites anyone who wishes to contribute to provide information on public buildings in their care, and the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining appropriate energy certificates.
Scope of this consultation:	Part 1. The consultation sets out certain definitions to be provided in guidance, and asks respondents’ views on whether the existing enforcement arrangements could be improved. Part 2. The consultation sets out proposals for reforms of the regime to ensure that the benefits of the Display Energy Certificate regime are achieved in a cost-effective and proportionate way for public bodies. Proposals include exemptions, validity and abolition. The Government seeks respondents’ views on the proposals in section four, and asks respondents to consider any implications surrounding each of the options.
Geographical scope:	This consultation applies to England and Wales only.
Impact Assessment:	No impact assessment was required as the consultation has no impact on business or the voluntary sector at this stage of the process. An Initial 5 Cost Benefit Analysis was produced to show costs and saving of each of the options considered in the consultation. This is attached as an annex to the consultation. A consultation stage Cost Benefit Analysis has been produced for Part 2 of this consultation.

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