Display Energy Certificates (DECs)

Display Energy Certificates (DECs): Why are 70% lodged with CIBSE?

Because CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessors (LCEAs) are trained not only to provide you with a display energy certificate but to go further, to provide tailored advice to help you cut the energy costs and carbon emissions in your buildings.

CIBSE LCEAs are trained and certified to provide a high quality professional service; our Energy Assessors are at the forefront of market because they hold the knowledge to make your building more energy efficient.

You can find a CIBSE accredited DEC Energy Assessor in your area by searching our register of Low Carbon Energy Assessors.

Does your building need a Display Energy Certificate?

A display energy certificate (DEC) is required annually for public buildings and those occupied by public authorities which have a total useful area greater than 1000m² and provide a public service to a large number of people and are therefore frequently visited by those people. The display energy certificate has been a requirement since 1 October 2008 and shows the actual energy usage of a building. For more detailed information on DEcs see the useful documents section below.

Why use a CIBSE Energy Assessor to produce your Display Energy Certificate?

CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessors (LCEA) have been accredited by CIBSE Certification which is part of The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. We know that our LCEAs are the best as we test their competence and we only accept the highest calibre of individuals onto our register. By choosing a CIBSE LCEA, you can be sure you are getting the very best advice available, and are engaging an experienced, accredited practitioner with the ability to steer a project through to realised carbon and cost savings, whatever your carbon aspirations…more about LCEAs here

Useful Display Energy Certificate Documents

Further information on DECs can be found in the downloadable documents below:

Improving the Energy Efficiency of our Homes and Buildings - Display Energy Certificates Media Overview (DCLG)

Getting Ready for DECs (HM Government)

Guidance to DECs and Advisory Reports to Public Buildings (DCLG)

Guide to Display Energy Certificates (DCLG)