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Are you actually on track for EPC B?
On paper, many portfolios look EPC compliant. In reality, outdated EPCs, poor timing and reactive decision making are quietly creating future MEES risk. This article looks at what it really means to be on track for EPC B.
EPC 101: What Impacts a Non-Domestic EPC
What really drives a non-domestic EPC rating? This chapter explains the key factors that influence your score, from building fabric to HVAC systems and assessment level.
From G296 to E116 – How Strategic Decommissioning and DSM Modelling Transformed a 1970s Industrial Site
A real-world MEES success: how Level 5 DSM modelling turned a 1970s industrial site from G296 to E116 — achieving compliance without costly upgrades or disruption.
EPC 101: What Is an EPC - and When Do You Need One?
An EPC is not just a sticker in your window - it’s the benchmark for non-domestic energy efficiency and compliance. This chapter explains what an EPC measures, when you need one and why it matters for portfolio value and MEES risk.
Big Changes Ahead: Scotland’s New Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2025
Scotland’s non-domestic EPC regime is being overhauled. This article explains the key changes coming in 2026, how they will impact your portfolio and what you should do now to stay ahead.
Managing MEES Across Portfolios
Managing MEES across a multi-asset portfolio isn’t just ticking boxes. This post shows how strategic planning, accurate data and a consistent assessment approach can turn compliance into value across your estate.
Why Actual System Efficiencies and Lighting Specs Matter in Your EPC
Every detail counts in a non-domestic EPC. This article explores how default values can drag down your score and why capturing real system and lighting data makes the difference between middling and strong performance.
The EPC Jump That Cost Nothing: A Sheffield Case Study
A real-world case study from Sheffield showing how clever Level 5 modelling and strategic decommissioning lifted a rating without major capital works. Practical insight for asset managers, landlords and occupiers.
EPC 101: Making Sense of EPCs and MEES Compliance
EPCs and MEES aren’t just regulatory checklists any more, they affect value, financing, and strategy. This chapter of EPC 101 lays the foundations for clarity and action.
Unlocking Asset Value: Why a Better EPC Rating Starts with Smarter Assessment
A better EPC rating begins not with kit but with smarter assessment. This article explains why modelling quality and data accuracy are often more powerful than major upgrades, for both value and compliance.
Non-domestic EPCs in 2025: What’s Changing, What’s Not, and Why It Still Matters
Change is coming for non-domestic EPCs, but some fundamentals remain. This post walks you through what will evolve in 2025/26, what stays the same and why your current EPC still matters.
EPC Upgrades on a Budget: How to Improve Compliance Without Breaking the Bank
Improving a non-domestic EPC doesn’t always mean expensive major works. This article outlines cost-effective, high-impact approaches for landlords and asset managers looking to boost ratings and comply with MEES.
Briefing Document: Reforms to Non-Domestic Buildings and DECs in the Proposed Energy Performance of Buildings Regime
A clear briefing on the proposed reforms to non-domestic EPCs and DECs under the forthcoming Buildings Regulations. Essential reading for anyone working in asset management, compliance or refurbishment strategy.
Why EPC Bashing Is Misguided
EPCs are often criticised, but many of the complaints skip over key issues of data, methodology and lifecycle modelling. This article explains why bashing the EPC is misguided.
Dilapidations and MEES
Lease-end dilapidations and MEES compliance are increasingly linked. This post explains how tenants and landlords are using EPCs as negotiation tools, and why clarity around fit-outs and servicing matters more than ever.
Proposed Changes to Scottish Non-Domestic EPCs: A Move Towards Greater Energy Efficiency
The Scottish Government has recently proposed significant changes to the Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for non-domestic buildings, marking a crucial step in the nation’s journey towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Display Energy Certificates in the UK: Requirements, Renewals, and Asset Only DECs
When are Display Energy Certificates Required? DECs are mandatory for certain buildings in the UK under the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007.
BRIEFING NOTE – New non-domestic EPC conventions from 1st July 2024
From 1st July 2024, the non-domestic EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) conventions play a significant role in determining your EPC ratings. These conventions standardize the assessment process, ensuring a consistent approach to energy evaluations.
Navigating the Challenges: Sectors Struggle with MEES Compliance in the UK
Different asset classes face distinct MEES challenges—from retail and industrial to offices and hospitality. This post explores the compliance hurdles each sector is encountering and offers practical strategies to help move your portfolio forward.