Campaign for wider use of DECs

CIBSE is working with a number of industry bodies to explore the benefits of using Display Energy Certificates (DECs) more widely.

From July 2013, the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive will extend the current requirement to include both public and commercial buildings with more than 500sq m in floor area. CIBSE is working with the British Property Federation, the British Council for Offices, the Better Buildings Partnership and the UK Green Building Council to explore the potential to introduce DECs in the private sector ahead of this extension.

CIBSE is also reviewing the CIBSE Benchmarks that underpin the Operational Ratings used in DECs.

We will keep you up to date with progress.

CIBSE is committed to working with all those in the industry who want to see more robust and effective measurement, reporting and management of energy in our buildings.

CIBSE is also actively involved in discussions about how DECs could be used to support other policy measures such as the CRC in its revised form, and the Green Deal for non-domestic buildings.