Display Energy Certificates (DECs) show the actual energy usage of a building, the Operational Rating, and help the public see the energy efficiency of a building. This is based on the energy consumption of the building as recorded by gas, electricity and other energy meters.
The DEC should be clearly displayed at all times and clearly visible to the public.

Do I need a DEC?

Display Energy Certificates are only required for buildings with a total useful floor area over 1,000m2 that are occupied by a public authority and institution providing a public service to a large number of persons and therefore visited by those persons. They are valid for one year. The accompanying Advisory Report is valid for seven years.

The requirement for Display Energy Certificates came into effect on 1 October 2008.

How can we help?

Our accredited energy assessors carry out the energy assessment, complete the necessary calculations and lodge the DEC and accompanying Advisory Report (AR). Furthermore, we will identify and implement the most appropriate, cost-effective improvement strategies.

We acknowledge that DECs are to acquire additional significance with the onset of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC). Only by determining actual energy consumption, via a DEC, will organisations affected by this legislation begin monitoring and managing
consumption.