The Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016 aim to enhance the energy efficiency of non-domestic buildings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing transparent energy performance information and encouraging improvement measures.

Purpose:

• Improve Energy Efficiency: Enhance the energy efficiency of non-domestic buildings to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.
• Promote Transparency: Provide clear information about the energy performance of buildings to potential buyers, tenants, and building owners.
• Encourage Upgrades: Motivate building owners to implement energy-saving measures.

Requirements:

• Action Plans: Owners of non-domestic buildings over 1,000m² must produce and implement an action plan detailing measures to improve energy performance.
• Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): Buildings must have an EPC, which rates the energy efficiency of the building and provides recommendations for improvements.
• Regular Assessment: Buildings must undergo regular assessments, and action plans must be updated to reflect implemented improvements and further required actions.
• Reporting: Owners must report on the implementation of action plans and energy performance improvements to relevant authorities.

Applicability:

• Building Owners: Applies primarily to owners of non-domestic buildings larger than 1,000m².
• Potential Buyers and Tenants: Information on energy performance must be provided to potential buyers and tenants, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Public Authorities: Includes public buildings and authorities responsible for maintaining compliance and promoting energy efficiency.

These regulations ensure that non-domestic buildings in Scotland meet specific energy performance standards, promoting sustainability and reducing the overall environmental impact of the built environment.

The Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016 set out specific evidence requirements to ensure compliance with energy efficiency standards and the implementation of improvement measures. The key evidence requirements include:

1. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs):
   • Provision: An EPC must be obtained and displayed for non-domestic buildings over 1,000m².
   • Content: The EPC must include the building's energy efficiency rating and recommendations for improvement.
2. Action Plans:
   • Creation: Building owners must produce an action plan outlining measures to improve the building's energy performance.
   • Content: The action plan must detail specific improvement measures, timelines for implementation, and expected outcomes.
   • Implementation: Owners must implement the measures specified in the action plan within the designated timelines.
   • Review and Update: Action plans must be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the implementation of measures and any new recommendations.
3. Technical Reports:
   • Supporting Documentation: Technical reports must support the action plan, providing detailed analysis and evidence of the building’s current energy performance and the impact of proposed measures.
4. Monitoring and Reporting:
   • Regular Reporting: Owners must submit regular reports to the relevant authorities detailing the progress of action plan implementation and improvements in energy performance.
   • Documentation: Maintain records of all energy performance assessments, action plans, technical reports, and progress reports.
5. Compliance Checks:
   • Availability: All documentation, including EPCs, action plans, and supporting reports, must be made available for inspection by regulatory authorities upon request.

These evidence requirements ensure that building owners not only assess and document the energy performance of their properties but also actively work towards implementing improvements and maintaining compliance with the regulations.