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Energy Performance Certificate reform: consultation analysis

Independent analysis of the consultation on EPC reform we held to gain views and greater understanding on what could be achieved in this area. We are working to introduce achievable measures for EPC reform.


Index of Abbreviations

ABS - Area-based Schemes

AECB - Association for Environment Conscious Building

CCC UK - Climate Change Committee

CPD - Continued Professional Development

DMEV - Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation

DHW - Domestic Hot Water

ECO - Energy Company Obligation

EER - Energy Efficiency Rating

EESSH - Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing

EPCs - Energy Performance Certificates

GDPR - General Data Protection Regulations

HES - Home Energy Scotland

HiB - Heat in Buildings Strategy

HTC - Heat Transfer Coefficient

LAEP - Local Area Energy Planning

LETI - Low Energy Transformation Initiative

LHEES - Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies

MVHR - Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery

PHPP - Passivhaus Planning Package

RdSAP - Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure

RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects

RSL - Registered Social Landlord

SAP - Standard Assessment Procedure

Solar PV - Solar photovoltaics

ZDEH - Zero Direct Emissions Heating System

Contact

Email: EPCenquiries@gov.scot

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