CIBSE President Terry Wyatt has warned the commercial and domestic property sectors that they should be aware of looming deadlines for the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Speaking at the National Home Energy Rating conference in February, Wyatt said: "Few people are prepared, or they seem to think this law won't actually happen, so I think there could be a shock in store for many."

According to the EU directive, in 2006 all buildings being constructed, rented out or sold will need a valid energy performance certificate.

In the domestic sector, the government's proposed home information packs will include an energy report for potential housebuyers.

In the UK housing sector, this could mean the provision of 2 million energy ratings a year – a ten-fold increase on current numbers.

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