Modernising Office Comfort: Replacing Chiller & AHU Systems with VRF/VRV Technology In today’s office environments, thermal comfort, energy efficiency and sustainability are no longer perks, they’re expectations. For many commercial buildings still relying on an ageing chiller and air handling unit (AHU) combination, upgrading to a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) or Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) […]
How domestic landlords in Surrey can obtain a MEES exemption MEES – Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards – ensure that privately rented domestic properties meet minimum energy performance levels. As of 1 April 2020, landlords must offer new or renewed tenancies only on properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E or above. Failure […]
How commercial property landlords can obtain an exemption from MEES (including mixed-use buildings) As sustainability regulations tighten across the UK, commercial property landlords face increasing pressure to comply with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2023, it has been unlawful to let or continue letting non-domestic properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) […]
Navigating MEES: Current and future requirements for domestic landlords As energy efficiency continues to climb the policy agenda, the Minimum Energy EfficiencyStandards (MEES) reshape the domestic rental market. Landlords must familiarise themselves with current obligations and prepare for forthcoming enhancements. This blog explores where MEES stands today, anticipated regulatory shifts, and concrete steps Surrey landlords […]
Improving air conditioning efficiency and reducing costs in a typical UK office building Air conditioning can account for up to 40% of an office building’s energy use. In today’s climate of rising energy prices and tightening sustainability targets, optimising HVAC performance is no longer optional. This post explores practical steps—from simple maintenance to major upgrades—that […]
As energy efficiency becomes increasingly central to property compliance and tenant demand, landlords and building managers are under growing pressure to improve the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of their commercial buildings. With Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation tightening, a poor EPC rating is more than just a red flag, it could soon limit […]
How to improve your property’s EPC rating from F to C: A practical guide for homeowners and landlords If your property has an EPC rating of F, you’re likely aware of the challenges that come with it—higher energy bills, legal restrictions on letting, and a less comfortable living environment. The good news? With the right […]
