Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement for any non-domestic property being sold, let, or constructed in the UK. It provides landlords, owners, and prospective tenants with a clear energy efficiency rating, graded from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).

The certificate includes insights into the building’s energy usage, carbon emissions, and cost-saving recommendations. For commercial landlords, having a valid EPC is essential for compliance with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), which currently require most properties to achieve an E rating or above.

EPCs remain valid for 10 years and must be issued by a qualified, accredited assessor. Failure to present a valid EPC when leasing or selling a commercial property can result in substantial fines and legal penalties.