Display Energy Certificates

When are Display Energy Certificates Required?

Display Energy Certificates (DECs) are a legal requirement for all publicly funded buildings that meet the following criteria:

Have a total useful floor area exceeding 250m²
Are occupied by a public authority or an institution providing a public service
Are frequently accessed by members of the public

Given these requirements, DECs are necessary for schools, colleges, central and local government offices, NHS Trust buildings, police stations, and public service sites such as leisure centres and museums.

By law, each DEC must be prominently displayed in a visible location, typically at the building’s main entrance or reception area, ensuring public awareness of its energy performance.

Our in-house team of fully accredited and DBS-checked DEC Assessors have extensive experience in issuing Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Advisory Reports for schools and public buildings across the United Kingdom

Display Energy Certificates (DECs) offer a clear, visual representation of a building’s energy performance based on its actual recorded energy consumption over the past year. This contrasts with Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which assess a building’s predicted energy usage.

Each DEC is issued alongside an Advisory Report, which outlines recommended energy efficiency improvements that could enhance the building’s overall performance.

To discuss your Display Energy Certificates requirements further, please contact us at 0208 908 5141 email us at info@quodox.co.uk, or complete the enquiry form above.