The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy promulgated the Regulations for the Mandatory Display and Submission of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for Buildings on the 8th of December 2020. In November 2022, an amendment to the Regulation was promulgated extending the deadline to 07 December 2025. On the 3rd of August 2023, a second amendment to the Regulation was promulgated introducing registration of the type and size of a building on the NBEPR within 12 months by Accounting Officers and Building Owners.
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Energy Performance Certificates
On the 8th of December 2020 it became mandatory for accounting officers and building owners to display and submit an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for their building, with an effective end date of 07 December 2025. Failure to publicly display the EPC is in contravention of the Act (Act No. 34 of 2008) (Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, 2020: 3).
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy amended the Regulation for Compulsory Registration and submission of Energy Performance Certificate On the 3rd of August 2023. Building owners and Accounting Officers must register the type and size of their building on the NBEPR within 12 months from the date the regulation was promulgated..
Energy Performance Certificates for buildings indicates how much energy is being used to operate a building. The energy performance of the building is based on measured energy consumption and is compared to the maximum energy consumption provided for in SANS 10400 XA:2021.
According to the Regulation, all specified data used to determine the EPC and a certified electronic copy of the EPC must be submitted to the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and will be uploaded to the National Building Energy Performance Register (NBEPR). The energy performance of a building is measured in terms of kilowatt-hours per square metre of net floor area, per annum (kWh/m2/pa) in accordance with SANS 1544:2014
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What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
An EPC is a certificate that indicates how much energy is being used to operate the building. EPCs are issued by accredited body in respect of a building in accordance with the South African National Standard SANS 1544:2014 Energy Performance certificates for buildings.
An EPC provides a rating from A-G, A being very energy efficient and G being not energy efficient
Frequently asked questions.
Which buildings need EPCs?
Public buildings: owned, operated, or occupied by an organ of state with a net floor area of over 1000𝒎𝟐.
Private buildings: buildings not owned, operated, or occupied by an organ of state with a net floor area of over 2000𝒎𝟐.
Existing buildings: that have been in operation for 2 years or longer and have not been subjected to a major renovation or change of occupancy within the year before assessment period.
Major renovation: means any changes to a building that require planning approval from a relevant local authority.
What are the required occupancy classes?
A1: Entertainment and Public Assembly – Occupancy where persons gather to eat drink, dance, and participate in other recreation.
A2: Theatrical and Indoor Sports Occupancy where persons gather for viewing of choral, theatrical or sport performance.
A3: Places of InstructionOccupancy where school children or students assemble for the purpose of learning.
G1: Offices Large multi-story or stand-alone office buildings, banks, and consulting rooms.
Why do I need an EPC?
South Africa has been moving towards energy efficiency for the past 15 years, the requirement of having an EPC will play a key role in Greenhouse Gas emissions reduction, which is a key requirement to improve energy efficiency and saving costs.
How long is an EPC Certificate valid for?
Once produced, an EPC Certificate is valid for 5 Years.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Regulations state non-compliance will be in contravention of the National Energy ACT which is discussed in section 20 of the ACT.
Offences and Penalties
A fine not exceeding five million rand/ imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years.
Teslim Yusuf
Acting General Manager: Energy Efficiency
Nqobile Ngcobo
EPC Programme Lead
Roseline Sandamela
EPC Programme Support
Keorapetse Kgaswane
EPC Programme Support
Sinovuyo Noji
Energy Practitioner
Lesley Ramaila
Energy Practitioner