A government-approved method used to assess the energy performance of new-build homes and renovated homes. It’s required to demonstrate compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations and forms the basis for producing an EPC.
A certificate showing the energy efficiency of a property on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It's legally required when a new home is constructed or sold.
Required by Cornwall Council during planning, these reports show how a proposed development will meet local energy and carbon reduction targets. They include predicted energy use, CO₂ emissions, and proposed sustainability measures.