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Your trusted EPC & NABERS partner — delivering compliance today, resilience tomorrow, and net-zero for the future.

Sustainable Urban Solutions specialises in Commercial EPCs and NABERS UK assessments, supporting landlords, investors, and occupiers with MEES compliance and portfolio-level energy performance reporting. We deliver accurate, consistent assessments that help you manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and improve building performance with confidence.

Our mission is to improve the performance and transparency of commercial buildings through robust EPC and NABERS UK assessments. We provide clear, reliable data that supports MEES compliance, informs portfolio-wide decision-making, and drives measurable energy performance improvements across the built environment.

Detailed surveys that identify opportunities to enhance building efficiency and reduce operational expenditure. Our audits deliver actionable recommendations, ensuring assets achieve optimal performance while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

  • Comprehensive data audits and building surveys
  • Identify inefficiencies in fabric, lighting, HVAC, and controls
  • Provide actionable recommendations to improve EPC ratings and reduce operating costs
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EPC Audits & Surveys

A structured renewal process that ensures properties remain compliant with current legislation and competitive in the marketplace. We manage certification end-to-end, supporting asset value and marketability.

  • Manage compliance for properties with expiring EPCs
  • Ensure updated certificates reflect current building performance and regulatory changes
  • Avoid penalties and maintain asset value through proactive renewals
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Independent due diligence providing clarity and assurance for investment decisions. Our acquisition assessments highlight risks, opportunities, and long-term energy performance potential to inform confident transactions.

  • Pre-acquisition EPC assessments for investors, landlords, and occupiers
  • Highlight risks (MEES non-compliance) and opportunities for improvement
  • Support due diligence and valuation processes with robust energy performance data
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Tailored compliance strategies designed to protect rental income and asset value. Our proactive advisory plans keep landlords ahead of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, mitigating regulatory and financial risk.

  • Tailored strategies to meet Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
  • Identify upgrade pathways for F/G rated properties
  • Provide cost-benefit analysis of retrofit options to ensure compliance and protect rental income
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Strategic pathways guiding assets towards the highest EPC ratings and net-zero objectives. We provide clear, practical, and measurable action plans that align with long-term sustainability goals.

  • Develop clear pathways to achieve A+ EPC ratings aligned with net zero targets
  • Model interventions such as renewables, electrification, and smart controls
  • Support ESG reporting and corporate sustainability goals
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Comprehensive oversight of EPC compliance across complex estates. Our portfolio management service streamlines administration, reduces risk, and ensures consistent alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.

  • Centralised management of EPCs across large property portfolios
  • Track compliance deadlines, ratings, and upgrade requirements
  • Provide portfolio-wide strategic advice to minimise risk and maximise asset value
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Independent certification of operational energy performance for office buildings. Our ratings provide transparent benchmarking, enhance market reputation, and deliver trusted assurance for tenants, investors, and property managers.

  • Independent certification of operational energy performance for office buildings
  • Recognised benchmarking trusted by tenants, investors, and property managers
  • Transparent results that demonstrate efficiency and strengthen asset reputation
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Predictive modelling that ensures new developments and refurbishments achieve their intended energy outcomes. Our DfP service bridges the gap between design intent and operational reality, reducing risk and future-proofing assets against evolving sustainability expectations.

  • Predictive modelling to ensure new developments and refurbishments meet intended ratings
  • Bridges the gap between design intent and operational reality, reducing performance risk
  • Future-proofs assets by aligning with market expectations and net-zero commitments
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Building Regulations UK

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PROCESS

  1. Free Consultation
  2. Data Collection & Building Survey
  3. Asset Data Input & Modelling
  4. Preliminary Rating & Quality Assurance
  5. Certification & Advisory Report
  6. Customer Support
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EPC Requirements for UK Commercial Buildings
EPC Requirements Diagram

EPC Requirements
and Compliance

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are essential for every leased commercial property, providing a clear rating of energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). Under the current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), landlords cannot let properties with an EPC rating below E, unless a valid exemption applies.

Future requirements are tightening: by 2030, commercial properties are expected to achieve a minimum EPC rating of B, with a possible trajectory towards A by 2035.

These changes are designed to reduce carbon emissions, improve building performance, and align the sector with the UK’s net‑zero commitments. For landlords, this means acting early to upgrade assets is critical. Not only to avoid compliance risks and penalties, but also to protect rental income, strengthen asset value, and remain competitive in a market increasingly driven by sustainability.

MEES Timeline for Commercial Properties

2018

Initial Requirements

Unlawful to grant new leases for properties with EPC rating below E.

2018
-2023

Transition Period

Landlords could continue letting existing F and G-rated properties, but were expected to plan upgrades.

April 2023

Full Enforcement

Extended to all leases: properties rated F or G better unless a valid exemption applies.

2023
-2030

Transition Period

Current minimum remains EPC E, but landlords are advised to prepare for the next threshold.

2030

Future Requirement

Proposed tightening: minimum EPC rating raised to B for all commercial lettings.

2030
-2035

Transition Period

Market adjustment period, with government signalling ambition to move towards EPC A.

2035

Potential Requirement

Minimum EPC rating could progress to A, aligning with net-zero commitments.

Sustainable
Urban Solutions

Sustainable Urban Solutions specialises in driving sustainability and compliance within the built environment. Our mission is to help property owners, managers, investors, and occupiers unlock the full potential of their assets by combining technical expertise, regulatory insight, and clear strategic guidance.

We deliver a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance energy performance, safeguard asset value, and support the transition to net zero. From detailed audits to portfolio-wide oversight, our approach is rigorous, transparent, and tailored to each client.

NABERS Licensed Assessor Accreditation

Nationwide
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