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What do we offer?    


 

  Energy Performance Certificates for all you property needs.

                                             

 

We are a local company that offer an independant service to Estate Agents, Letting Agents and the General public.



An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows an asset rating which is a numerical and colour coded indication of the energy performance of the building based on its standardised use. Energy Performance Certificates include these benchmarks to enable buildings to be compared with one another.

What other information is provided?

EPCs must be accompanied by a recommendations report, which provides recommendations for the improvement of the energy performance of the building. National Energy Rating can provide advice and guidance, following an initial assessment, of the best options for improving the asset rating of a building.

Who can produce an EPC?

An EPC must be prepared by an energy assessor who is a member of a Government approved accreditation scheme. These schemes also provide the service to formally lodge an EPC onto the central database.

How long is an EPC valid for?

An EPC is valid for up to 10 years – unless a refurbishment of the buildings fabric or services has been undertaken in which case a new EPC can be commissioned to provide a more up-to-date EPC for the relevant building.

What if there are separate units within a building?

An EPC for a separate unit within one building may be based on the assessment of a representative unit. If there is a common heating system, the whole building can be certified as one. An EPC can also be commissioned on a part of a building; for example where there may be several floors leased to various tenants and one becomes vacant an EPC can be undertaken on the vacant part of the building in isolation.

Which buildings do not require certification?

You need to fall into one of these categories then:

  • Properties subject to a condition limiting their use to occupation for less than 11 months per year or holiday accommodation
  • Mixed sales (eg. shop with flat)
  • Non residential property
  • Right to buy and similar properties
  • Sales of property portfolios
  • Properties not sold with complete vacant possession
  • Unsafe properties and properties to be demolished
  • Park homes


What Are The Penalties For Not Having An EPC?
Local Trading Standards Officers have the powers to enforce the regulations. Fines for the failure to produce an EPC can range between £500 and £5,000.


 

We offer independent Energy Saving Advice.





Solar photovoltaic (PV) uses energy from the sun to create electricity to run appliances and lighting. PV requires only daylight - not direct sunlight - to generate electricity.



Photovoltaic systems use cells to convert solar radiation into electricity. The PV cell consists of one or two layers of a semi conducting material, usually silicon. When light shines on the cell it creates an electric field across the layers, causing electricity to flow.

The greater the intensity of the light, the greater the flow of electricity...


PV systems generate no greenhouse gases, saving approximately 325kg of carbon dioxide emissions per year - adding up to about 8 tonnes over a system's lifetime - for each kilowatt peak (kWp - PV cells are referred to in terms of the amount of energy they generate in full sun light).

PV arrays now come in a variety of shapes and colours, ranging from grey 'solar tiles' that look like roof tiles, to panels and transparent cells that you can use on conservatories and glass to provide shading as well as generating electricity.


Solar panels are not light and the roof must be strong enough to take their weight, especially if the panel is placed on top of existing tiles.



                                 


We can advise/plan and install the following Renewable Energy Systems including,

Solar Heating Systems/Photovoltaic light systems for Electricity Production/ Ground and Air source heating systems to Wood Pellet Heating Systems.






 

The company is situated in the Centre of the NORTH EAST with easy access to all of the major URBAN AREAS.

 

                                                              


For more information please e-mail davejones@deneltd.com

 

or call 07917 202067



 

  

Company history
Domestic Energy North East LTD Est 2007.

For a price range please call Dave Jones or e-mail.

 07917 202067 / davejones@deneltd.com