EPC (Energy Performance Certificates) and MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) - Inteb

EPC (Energy Performance Certificates) and MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards)

If you’re a landlord, property manager, developer, or business owner in the UK, having a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement when letting or selling commercial premises. At Inteb, we provide professional, accredited EPC assessments for all types of non-domestic buildings — ensuring your property remains compliant, marketable, and energy efficient.

What Is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate is a legally mandated document that rates the energy efficiency of a building on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). EPCs are required whenever a building is built, sold, or let.

They provide:

  • An energy efficiency rating
  • CO₂ emissions data
  • Recommendations for improving energy performance
  • A validity period of 10 years

Do You Need an EPC?

You are required by law to have an EPC if you:

  • Let or sell a commercial property
  • Construct a new building
  • Have a building that has undergone significant modifications

Certain exemptions apply (e.g. listed buildings), but most commercial landlords and tenants must ensure valid certification is in place.

Failure to comply can lead to enforcement action and fines of up to £5,000.

Inteb’s Commercial EPC Services

Accredited EPC assessors

Registered with government-approved schemes

On-site surveys

Conducted quickly and discreetly to minimise disruption

Digital reporting

Clear and compliant certificates issued promptly

Improvement advice

We advise on how to raise your rating where required

MEES compliance support

Integration with wider compliance strategy

EPC and MEES: What Landlords Must Know

Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), commercial properties in England and Wales must meet a minimum EPC rating of E or above to be let.

From 1 April 2023, this applies to all existing leases, not just new ones.

Inteb helps you:

  • Check your current EPC status
  • Identify and implement cost-effective improvements
  • Reassess your rating after upgrades
  • Avoid penalties and loss of rental income

Who We Work With

We deliver commercial EPC assessments across the UK for:

  • Property management firms
  • Commercial landlords
  • Local authorities and housing trusts
  • Developers and investors
  • Educational institutions
  • Owner-occupier businesses

Our assessors are qualified, professional, and experienced in working across multiple property types and building systems.