Non-Domestic – Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Conventions
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October 2018
As part of the on-going work to standardise energy performance data collection, and to ensure a uniformity of approach that will assist Non-Domestic Energy Assessors (NDEA) ‘Commercial Energy Performance Assessments’ and Accreditation Schemes, please find below the latest version of the Non-Domestic ‘Commercial’ EPC Conventions released by The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, formerly the Department for Communities and Local Government DCLG (DCLG) were rebranded in January 2018 for England & Wales.
Commercial EPC Conventions Issue 7 (Latest 2018 Version)
MHCLG have issued a new EPC convention, Issue 7 for England and Wales. The changes are effective from 1 July 2018.
The Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (NDPEC) Conventions Group issued a new set of conventions to govern Non-Domestic EPCs in England and Wales. Issue 6.0 applies to all NDEA EPC accredited Energy Assessors and those in training.
All new conventions are highlighted in light blue. The new and amended conventions should be applied from the dates shown in the ‘Implementation Date’ column and should not be applied until this date – Monday 1st May 2017.
These conventions are part of the on-going work to standardise the assessment process to ensure uniformity of approach in a way that will assist Accreditation Schemes and Non-Domestic Energy Assessors (NDEAs) and at the same time provide assurance to consumers that a consistent approach is being taken to carry out energy assessments.
Note that these conventions also apply, under separate direction to Approved Organisations by the Scottish Government, to assessments in Scotland. In this respect, any reference to Accreditation Schemes or relevant regulations may be taken as the equivalent term applicable in Scotland.
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The latest conventions version 6.0 will, therefore, supersede any previous assessment process and any previously published guidance’s.
With this in mind, further conventions are being developed and will be released in stages and we at LCEA Ltd will always work to the latest Government approved set of Non Domestic (Commercial EPC) Conventions.
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The Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (NDPEC) Conventions Group issued a new set of conventions to govern Non-Domestic EPCs in England and Wales. Issue 6.0 applies to all NDEA EPC accredited Energy Assessors and those in training.
All new conventions are highlighted in light blue. The new and amended conventions should be applied from the dates shown in the ‘Implementation Date’ column and should not be applied until this date – Monday 1st May 2017.
These conventions are part of the on-going work to standardise the assessment process to ensure uniformity of approach in a way that will assist Accreditation Schemes and Non-Domestic Energy Assessors (NDEAs) and at the same time provide assurance to consumers that a consistent approach is being taken to carry out energy assessments.
Note that these conventions also apply, under separate direction to Approved Organisations by the Scottish Government, to assessments in Scotland. In this respect, any reference to Accreditation Schemes or relevant regulations may be taken as the equivalent term applicable in Scotland.
Changes and additions included in Issue 6.0 affect the following key areas:
Appointment of On-Site Renewable (OSR) Electricity Generation
Air Permeability
Correct use of Address Line 1 for Building Details
Acceptable Evidence for High Frequency T8 Lamps
Frame Factors
Sales vs Eating/Drinking area activities
Block Glazing Exteriors
Same Space adjacency
Zoning for Day Lit Spaces
Modelling a zone within a zone
LTHW Boiler Efficiencies
Estimating the Local Mechanical Exhaust Specific Fan Power (SFP) in existing buildings
Zones without Fixed Conditioning Equipment in Exisiting Buildings
Modern LED Lighting
Historical Convention Documentation
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