The Assessment of Energy Performance of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Made in response to Section 63 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, form part of the Scottish Ministers' action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions arising from building use. These regulations apply to the sale or rental (to a new tenant) of most buildings over 1,000 square metres in size. Owners of qualifying buildings are required to assess their building and make an 'Action Plan' available in support of the sale or rental process. The owner must then either undertake improvement work to meet the energy performance and emissions targets identified in the Action Plan or, alternatively, may defer such work by reporting annual operational energy use.