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UK Statutory Instrument
2012
United Kingdom
Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
25 compliance obligations, 6 practical guides across 2 topics · 3 journeys
Penalty landscape
2 of 25 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 1 carries different penalties and 22 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Operator 5
- Any Person 4
- Trader 4
- Responsible Person 3
- Occupier 1
Plus 8 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Step-by-step journeys using this legislation
Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Direct — cites this Act
2 guidesSupporting — topic alignment
3 guidesMentioned in related content
1 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Operators also bound by 125 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 71 duties
- Payment Services Regulations 2017 2017 41 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 34 duties
- The Quarries Regulations 1999 1999 31 duties
- Reservoirs Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 2015 22 duties
Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
Traders also bound by 219 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 952 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 39 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 39 duties
- Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 2013 39 duties
- The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 2018 33 duties
Responsible Persons also bound by 56 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- MH(CT)(S)A 2003 2003 45 duties
- Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001 2001 24 duties
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 22 duties
- The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 1995 21 duties
- The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 1995 16 duties
Occupiers also bound by 101 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 23 duties
- Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 21 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 15 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 13 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 12 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1 — Introductory
Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part 2 — Duties relating to Energy Performance Certificates
Energy performance certificates on sale and rent
Fine up to £5,000- Provide a free Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to buyers or tenants Responsible Person
Energy performance certificates on marketing
- Secure an Energy Performance Certificate before marketing a property Any Person
Display of energy performance certificates
- Display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in public buildings Trader
Statement of energy performance rating
- Include energy performance rating in property adverts Trader
Energy performance certificates in respect of excluded buildings
- Ensure EPCs for excluded buildings meet specific privacy and data standards Any Person
Energy performance certificates on construction
- Provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when a building is built Trader
Browse 5 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part 3 — Display Energy Certificates
Duties relating to display energy certificates and recommendation reports
- Display energy certificates and maintain recommendation reports Occupier
Display energy certificates for excluded buildings
- Energy assessor must not register data for excluded buildings Operator
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Display energy certificates
Change of occupier
Part 4 — Inspection of Air-conditioning systems
Keeping of records etc
- Keep and transfer air-conditioning inspection reports Responsible Person
Changes of relevant person
- Arrange air conditioning inspection when taking over a system Responsible Person
Reports in respect of excluded buildings
- Provide a written report for inspections of excluded buildings Operator
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part 5 — Energy Assessors
Accreditation schemes
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must ensure energy assessor accreditation schemes are robust Crown / Minister / Government department
Related party disclosures
- Disclose personal or business relationships in energy reports Operator
Duty of care
- Carry out energy assessments with reasonable care and skill Operator
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Right to copy documents
Meaning of energy assessment
Part 6 — Registration and Disclosure of Data Relating to Certificates and Reports
Registration of certificates etc
- Register energy certificates and reports before providing them to clients Operator
Disclosure of data: general
Unlimited fine- Disclose energy performance data without permission Any Person
Browse 7 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Fees for entering data onto register
Disclosure of general access data
Disclosure of bulk access data
Disclosure by keeper of register
Fee for disclosure of bulk access data
Disclosure of assessment data
Publication of bulk access data on a website
Part 7 — Enforcement
Enforcement authorities
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must enforce energy performance regulations Local authority
Penalty charge notices
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities may issue penalty charge notices for energy breaches Local authority
Reviews
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Enforcement authority must review penalty charge notices upon request Local authority
Offences relating to enforcement officers
Unlimited fine- Obstruct or impersonate an enforcement officer Any Person
Annual reports by enforcement authorities
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Enforcement authorities must report annual activity to the Secretary of State Local authority
Enforcement and local authority buildings
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must arrange for independent enforcement of their own buildings Local authority
Enforcement plans
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Enforcement authorities must create and follow enforcement plans Local authority
Browse 6 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part 8 — Miscellaneous
Duty to cooperate
- Allow energy assessors access to your building Trader
Review
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must review energy performance regulations every five years Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Application to the Crown
Revocations
Schedules
Browse 3 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Other sections — not classified into a Part
These sections exist in the Act but the contents-of-Parts walker did not place them under a Part. Likely amendments or sections inserted out of the original Part structure.
Browse 2 other unclassified sections
Green deal information
Specified data items for online publication
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Non-Domestic EPC Register - Find an accredited assessor (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Refcom - F-gas company certification (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- GOV.UK - Air conditioning inspections for buildings (opens in a new tab) Publication
- DAERA - Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gas) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Non-domestic private rented property minimum energy efficiency standards (GOV.UK) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- EPC Register - Find an energy certificate (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- PRS Exemptions Register (GOV.UK) (opens in a new tab) Publication
- Department of Finance NI - Energy Performance of Buildings (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Scottish Government - Energy Performance Certificates (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Fluorinated gases (F-gases) guidance (GOV.UK) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- ... and 2 more
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Local Authority
PrimaryLocal Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)
Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …
Trading Standards (Local Authority)
Enforces consumer protection legislation including food labelling, weights and measures, product safety, and fair trading. Part of local authority structure. Investigates food …
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