The UK government provides various certification schemes to promote energy efficiency in buildings, including the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and the Display Energy Certificate (DEC).
This article reviews the current policy framework for energy efficiency in UK buildings, highlighting the role of certification schemes in driving improvements.
Construction professionals can learn about the benefits and requirements of energy efficiency certification in the UK, including the importance of air tightness testing and thermal imaging.
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) offers a range of energy efficiency certification schemes, including BREEAM and the Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings.
This free online course from The Open University covers the fundamentals of energy efficiency in buildings, including the role of certification schemes and building regulations.
IESVE offers a range of software tools to support energy efficiency certification, including building information modelling (BIM) and energy simulation.
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) provides a comprehensive guide to best practice in building energy efficiency, including guidance on certification schemes and compliance.
This video from the UK Green Building Council explores the importance of energy efficiency in buildings, including the role of certification schemes and innovative technologies.