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Press Release - September 08

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Don’t Delay and Miss the Energy Deadline

COMMERCIAL property owners are being urged to act now to comply with new legislation governing the energy performance of buildings which comes into force in just a few days.

The wide-reaching regulations are part of a national drive to cut carbon emissions and tackle the issue of climate change. According to the Government, almost half the country’s C02 emissions are generated by buildings, in which construction, heating and ventilation all play a part. Now these factors and others are coming under scrutiny in a bid to lessen their impact on the environment.

After a phased introduction earlier this year, the law will be fully implemented by October 1 when an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be required for all commercial premises which an owner intends to sell or let.

Environmental surveying specialists Wilbourn Associates is one of a handful of practices nationwide with staff qualified to conduct the detailed assessments and issue certificates. The Sheffield-based company has invested more than £100,000 to train five of its team as EPC assessors and their services are now in great demand. Three surveyors have qualified to conduct Level 3 assessments and two are carrying out Level 4 surveys which together cover almost every commercial property type from small shops and offices to large retail and industrial premises.

People who fail to obtain a certificate face financial penalties but improving their property’s energy rating will pay off in the long-term. Philip Wilbourn, the practice’s CEO, pointed out that effective measures would lead to tangible benefits. “As well as reducing the environmental impact, energy efficient buildings result in lower fuel bills and may also attract a higher sale price or potential rental income,” he explained. “An EPC provides buyers or tenants with an up to date record of energy performance and therefore a realistic idea of future running costs, something which is ever more important in today’s competitive marketplace. Anyone who needs to obtain a certificate should consult a qualified assessor without delay,” he added.

Wilbourn has found demand for its new service extremely high which, coupled with the scope of the legislation and a huge shortage of qualified assessors, has prompted it to set up a dedicated EPC department which is being inundated with enquires. Experienced staff are available to guide companies and individuals through the process of obtaining a certificate and to offer advice about energy- saving in general.

The company’s website also includes a host of information about EPCs which can be found at www.environmental-surveyors.com. For further details about any environmental surveying services, contact Wilbourn on 01142 435500.

For further information about this press release please contact Philip Wilbourn at Wilbourn Associates on 0114 243 5500 / 07973 797011.



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