EPB publications
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The Legislation
- the EU Directive (2002/91/EC) (16 December 2002)
- the recast EU Directive (2010/31/EU) (19 May 2010)
- the EPB Regulations (10 April 2008)
- the Explanatory Memorandum
- the EPB Amendment Regulations (6 June 2008)
- the EPB Amendment Regulations (12 November 2009)
- the Regulatory Impact Assessment
Advice and Guides
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
- Approved form of Energy Performance Indicator to be used when advertising a property for sale or rent
- brief guide to EPCs for dwellings
- EPCs for existing dwellings
- EPCs and new homes: a Builder's Guide
- EPCs for non-dwellings
- Commercial EPC Conventions, Issue 1, 1 June 2010
Display Energy Certificates (DECs)
Air-conditioning Inspections
General
- advice to sellers
- commencement dates
- penalties
- reviews and appeals
- EPB Regulations and Building Regulations
- Approval of the methodology of calculation of the energy performance of buildings in NI
