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Our EPC Process - How It Works
At Enercert, we’ve streamlined the process of obtaining an Energy Performance Certificate to ensure that it is as efficient and hassle-free as possible. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each stage:
Application & Data Gathering
The process begins with the submission of your application, where you provide us with basic details about your property. During this stage, we also gather all relevant data, including:
- Building size and layout
- Energy consumption data
- Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
- Building materials and insulation levels
This information is crucial for accurately assessing the energy performance of your property.
Data Analysis
Once we have all the necessary data, our team of experts conducts a thorough analysis. This involves:
- Evaluating energy consumption patterns
- Identifying inefficiencies and potential areas for improvement
- Comparing your property’s energy performance against industry benchmarks
Our data-driven approach ensures that the analysis is precise and reflective of your property’s actual energy use.
The Inspection
After completing the data analysis, one of our certified inspectors visits your property to conduct a detailed inspection. This on-site assessment is essential for verifying the information gathered and identifying any additional factors that may influence energy performance. During the inspection, we:
- Check the building’s structural integrity
- Inspect HVAC systems and other energy-related installations
- Measure insulation and assess the quality of windows and doors
- Identify any maintenance issues that could affect energy efficiency
EPC Report
Following the inspection, we compile our findings into a comprehensive EPC report. This report includes:
- An overall energy performance rating for your property
- Detailed insights into energy consumption and efficiency
- Recommendations for improving energy performance
- Estimated cost savings from potential energy efficiency upgrades
The EPC report serves as a valuable resource for property owners and managers, providing actionable insights to enhance energy efficiency.
Issuing the Energy Performance Certificate
The final step in the process is the issuance of the Energy Performance Certificate. Once all the data has been analyzed and verified, and the report has been completed, we issue your official EPC. This certificate is a legal document that:
- Confirms your property’s energy performance rating
- Is valid for 10 years, unless significant changes are made to the property
- Must be made available to prospective buyers or tenants as part of the property transaction process
Our data-driven approach ensures that the analysis is precise and reflective of your property’s actual energy use.
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Tailored to Meet Your Energy Certification Needs
At Enercert, we offer a range of services designed to help you achieve compliance with energy performance regulations while maximizing the efficiency and sustainability of your property.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
Our primary service is the issuance of Energy Performance Certificates, which are essential for both residential and commercial properties. An EPC provides an overview of a property’s energy efficiency and is required by law when a property is built, sold, or rented.
In Legal Terms
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy has, under section 19(1)(b) of the National Energy Act, published regulations for the mandatory display and submission of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for buildings in Notice 700 of Government Gazette 43792 of 8 December 2020.
EPC’s for buildings look like the certificates that you see on new appliances, and indicate the energy performance of a specific building, under South African National Standard (SANS) 1544:2014.
EPC’s are now mandatory for the private sector, non-residential buildings with a total net floor area of over 2000sqm, and government buildings of over 1000sqm.
The due date to comply with the mandatory government regulation is 7 December 2022 which effectively leaves landlords and property owners with approximately five (5) months to obtain and display an EPC in the foyer of their building.
In terms of regulations the buildings that will require an EPC are:
- Government buildings of more than 1000 sq. meters
- Privately-owned buildings of more than 2000 sq.meters which house offices and entertainment facilities,
- Educational institution buildings, and
- Places of public assembly (like sports and community centres).
Landlords who fail to comply risk a possible fine of R5 million-R10 million, five years imprisonment or both, as defined in the mandatory regulations gazetted on 8 December 2020.
The EPC must be displayed at the building’s main entrance and must be submitted to the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI).
The primary objective in obliging owners to obtain EPC’s is to make them aware of their energy consumption and encourage them to be more energy efficient if their EPC rating is poor. An EPC must be issued by a South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) accredited inspection body.
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