The EU has released multiple directives to control its carbon footprint to ensure they meet their energy-saving target of 20% by 2020. As a result of this, commercial boiler systems are the focus of new efficiency regulations due to their high energy usage.
The Government’s Energy Act set the timeline out as follows:
Landlords of privately rented non-domestic properties cannot grant new tenancies or renew existing ones if their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is below E as of 1st April 2018
Property owners cannot let their building to existing tenants nor allow new lets and renewals if they do not meet the minimum EPC of E as of 1st April 2023 (EPC is an energy-efficient rating (Energy Performance Certificate) and is determined through an energy survey conducted by an accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessor. Items such as loft insulation, hot water tank, radiators, and commercial boilers are examined and energy efficiency is scored on a scale of A to G, A being the highest and the one in which your energy costs will be the lowest. Recommendations to improve the properties energy rating are recommended by the assessors)
If your commercial boiler's EPC rating is F or above then it legally has to be replaced as per the Government’s Energy Act which set out the following rules and timescales:
Landlords of privately rented non-domestic properties cannot grant new tenancies or renew existing ones if their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is below E as of 1st April 2018
Property owners cannot let their building to existing tenants nor allow new lets and renewals if they do not meet the minimum EPC of E as of 1st April 2023
Commercial boilers are now more efficient than ever and if you compare this to an older style boiler much more efficient in their heat and hot water production as well as the cost to run them.
An old commercial boiler system will require more energy to run to provide you with hot water and heating and will cost you significantly more to run. There will also be the increased possibility of them breaking down as well as increased carbon dioxide and monoxide emissions which are highly dangerous.
In summary, by installing a new commercial boiler you can reduce your commercial property's energy consumption and subsequent energy bills as well as reducing the possibility of boiler breakdowns which can significantly disrupt your business.