How to Meet TM44 Requirements?

Are you unsure how to meet TM44 requirements? Are you unaware that 12kw or larger air-conditioning systems must be inspected every five years? Does your air-conditioning system require an Air Conditioning Energy Assessment (ACEA)? Why not get in contact with Cubic Apple today?

Regulations now mean air-conditioning systems, over 12kw, require inspection every five years to retain its ACEA status. The team at Cubic Apple are dedicated independent level 4 Air Conditioning Energy Assessors/Engineers.

Cubic Apple can undertake standard TM44 assessment and will supply free of charge a certificate and report which will outline any recommendations and other important information such as:

• External Plant Asset Register
• Equipment Energy Usage
• Building Occupancy and Plant Schedules
• Weekly Energy Consumption
• Size Comparison
• Maintenance Regime
• Photographs
• Sensor, Controls and Metering
• F-Gas Regulations
• Energy Efficiency Lighting
• R22 Phase-Out Information

The penalties for not undertaking TM44 assessment can result in a £300 fine for non-compliance.

The team at Cubic Apple can help improve your energy ratings, offer valid certification for your insurance, assist your company in becoming ISO14001 and ISO5001 compliant and help you avoid big fines for non-compliance.

Why not get in contact today with Cubic Apple on 01529 300 949 or alternatively email sales@cubicapple.co.uk for more information.

Read our latest article: Air Conditioning Energy Assessments (ACEA)

Green Deal for Business

In April 2013, in a response to the Budget, the UK Government announced the launch date for the Green Deal for Business. The Green Deal requires all UK businesses – regardless of size – to be presented with a bespoke energy efficiency package that suits the building they occupy. The scheme will help businesses as they will have access to energy efficiency installations which can help reduce utilities costs and help the business achieve the government targets to reduce the UK carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.

The Green Deal for Business means there will be no upfront costs for improvements made to business property, but there is an initial cost which is payable to accredited assessors. All the installations will adhere to the central principle of the Green Deal – the work undertaken must be equal or less than the savings outcome of the work.

The bespoke nature of the Green Deal means that it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. This means you need to get in contact with Cubic Apple to help them identify the best possible assessment options. Why not get in contact today with Cubic Apple on 01529 300 949 or alternatively email sales@cubicapple.co.uk for more information.

Read our latest article: Air Conditioning Energy Assessments (ACEA)

Display Energy Certificates For Public Buildings

If you own or manage a public building of 500 square metres that is wholly or partly occupied by a public authority and visited by members of the public, then as of January 2013 you are legally bound by the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 to commission an approved assessor such as Cubic Apple Ltd (formerly known as Energy Intelligence UK) to perform an inspection to provide a Display Energy Certificate 500m2 (DEC).

Cubic Apple will visit your premises and carry out a full professional inspection that will provide you with a DEC Asset Rating and advisory report that shows the energy rating of your building ranked from A-G, ‘A’ being highly efficient and ‘G’ being the least efficient. Upon receipt of the DEC and advisory report you must then ensure that these are displayed in a prominent place that is highly visible to the public. Failure to do so can incur a penalty of £500 to £1000.

Do not delay in booking your DEC Asset Rating inspection with Cubic Apple to ensure that you are legally compliant. Contact them today on Tel: 01529 300 949 or email : info@cubicapple.co.uk

Why are air conditioning assessments important?

If your company operates an air conditioning unit within its business premises it is very important that you have a professional air conditioning assessment undertaken to ensure compliance with EU law and to avoid penalties.  

Cubic Apple are the leading independent energy assessors in the UK who have revolutionised and simplified the air conditioning assessment reporting process to ensure that you are certain that your air conditioning system is legally certified and validated with the required Energy Performance Certificate.

As part of their duty of care, the company advises all businesses in the UK that should they fail to comply with the legislation regarding EPCs for air conditioning units that they run the risk of receiving a penalty of up to £5000!

So, if you are unsure as to whether your air conditioning system has been assessed and holds a current EPC, do not put yourself at risk of receiving a  hefty fines and contact Cubic Apple to organise an assessment on Tel: 01529 300 949 or Email: info@cubicapple.co.uk

Air Conditioning Assessors

Energy Intelligence UK is the UK’s number one totally independent energy assessment company, travelling up and down the UK to assist in air conditioning inspections, ensure compliance with EU Law, and reduce energy emissions, and your energy bills!

For anyone who is non-compliant, or does not know whether they are or not, Energy Intelligence will arrange an inspection, and provide you with a full report as quickly as within 14 days. Not only that, Energy Intelligence UK provides intelligent energy solutions that work, so if you want to help the environment, learn how to make cuts in the way you heat, light, and generally power your building, then you can find out how even the smallest adaptation in using your building can have a huge overall effect, particularly when accumulated over a year or more.

Energy Intelligence UK offers, same day quotations, subject to correct data and information supplied, and a fastrack service for ISO 14001 Certification and Non Compliance.

Get in touch with Energy Intelligence today concerning your domestic or commercial energy inspection issues and for air conditioning inspections by calling 01529 300 949 or 01827 713 870 or email info@eiuk.org

How To Get A Non Domestic EPC

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are required for all commercial buildings whenever they are built, sold or rented and the best way to obtain one of these is through contacting independent energy assessor, Energy Intelligence UK.

EPCs help prospective buyers, tenants, owners and occupiers to weigh up the energy efficiency and carbon emissions from their building, in consideration as part of their investment.

Energy Intelligence provides EPC certificates to record how energy efficient each building is, giving the property a specific rating from A to G (A is most efficient, G is the least).

Energy Intelligence produces these certificates to standard methods and assumptions about energy usage, so that energy efficiency is comparable with other buildings of the same type. They also provide reports that list cost-effective and other means (such as low and zero carbon generating systems) to improve the energy rating of your building.

The importance of the EPC certificates rests in the fact that nearly 40 per cent of the UK’s energy consumption and carbon emissions arise from the way buildings are lit, heated and generally used. Energy Intelligence can help you to make a big difference with just minor changes, to have a significant effect in reducing energy consumption – and your monthly energy bills!

To find out more about getting an EPC certificate and energy report call Energy Intelligence on 01827 713 870 or 01529 300 618, or email info@eiuk.org.

DISPLAY ENERGY CERTIFICATES (DECS)

As from January 2013 it becomes European law for all public buildings with a floor area greater than 500m2 to have a Display Energy Certificate (DEC).

Energy Intelligence UK assessors are available across the United Kingdom to undertake your DEC  and where necessary your ACEA (air conditioning energy assessment) enabling you to meet this legislation.

DEC certificates must be displayed for the general public and there must also be a valid advisory report.

Energy Intelligence UK are independent assessors operating throughout the UK delivering intelligent energy solutions. Their specialist services include DEC –ACEA – EPC assessments, they also offer a fast track service for ISO 14001 certification and non-compliance. 

Whether you are a company of small, medium or large size, including pub landlords, corner shop keepers and independent restaurants, you need to be aware thatnot complying with the legislation puts you at a risk.

Insurance companies are unlikely to cover you if you make a claim, and do not have the relevant up to date certificates, Energy Intelligence UK will ensure that you are not putting yourself and others at risk.

If you have any questions about DEC, ACEA or EPC  and would like them answered by a reputable company, call  Energy Intelligence UK now on 01827 713 870 or 01529 300 618 or, email info@eiuk.org.