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Regulation 24 Methodology of calculation and expression of energy performance

(1)

The Secretary of State shall approve—

(a)

a methodology of calculation of the energy performance of buildings, including methods for calculating asset ratings and operational ratings of buildings; and

(b)

ways in which the energy performance of buildings, as calculated in accordance with the methodology, shall be expressed.

(2)

In this regulation—

  • “asset rating” means F1F2an energy performance indicator determined from the amount of energy estimated to meet the different needs associated with a standardised use of the building; and

  • F3F4“operational rating” means an energy performance indicator determined from the amount of energy consumed during the occupation of a building over a period of time and the energy demand associated with a typical use of the building over that period.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in reg. 24(2) substituted (W. for remaining purposes) (17.6.2016) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/611), regs. 1(4), 2(7)(a) (with reg. 1(3))

F2

Words in reg. 24(2) substituted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2016) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/285), regs. 1(4), 2(7)(a) (with reg. 1(3))

F3

Words in reg. 24(2) substituted (W. for remaining purposes) (17.6.2016) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/611), regs. 1(4), 2(7)(b) (with reg. 1(3))

F4

Words in reg. 24(2) substituted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2016) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/285), regs. 1(4), 2(7)(b) (with reg. 1(3))