Zutari offers its expertise for mandatory EPC compliance for buildings

According to new regulations for the mandatory display of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) of buildings, it is the responsibility of building owners to publicly display an EPC at the entrance of their buildings, within two years of the regulations coming into effect. The new regulations were promulgated in the Government Gazette on 8 December 2020.

Given the limited timeframe afforded to the building sector to comply, the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) has defined the process and undertaken the development of tools and guidelines to prepare all stakeholders and enable the efficient implementation of the EPC process.

The new legislation affects public buildings over 1 000 m2 and private buildings over 2 000 m2. To assist its clients to comply with the new requirements, leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari is offering its experience in this regard, highlights Yovka Raytcheva-Schaap, Associate, Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Consulting & Project Management.

With deep expertise in building services, including building management systems (BMS) and ESD, Zutari can assist clients with the current most pressing requirements, such as transitioning to a low carbon economy, policy and legal compliance, and digital transformation.

“We offer a wide range of services from design and construction supervision through to commissioning, building tuning, energy analysis, digital twining and strategy development for net zero carbon, water and waste performance,” highlights Raytcheva-Schaap.

Zutari offers both upstream and downstream assistance with the EPC process:

Upstream assistance with the EPC process

  1. Identify and verify eligible buildings from the portfolio
  2. Obtain records and confirm performance period, occupancy type, occupied area, energy sources, and energy consumption over the performance period
  3. Calculation of preliminary performance and rating 
  4. Submit packaged building’s data to the independent inspection body for verification and issuing of certificate

Downstream assistance with the EPC process

  1. Automation of data collection and verification via the BMS for subsequent EPC ratings (implementation of a simple digital twin)
  2. Identify interventions for improving of energy performance towards net-zero carbon 
  3. Implement interventions – design and installation supervision

About Zutari

As engineering consultants and trusted advisors, Zutari co-creates an engineered impact that enables environments, communities and economies to thrive. Few others can match our local capacity, long-standing presence and understanding of the challenges required to operate successfully across various regions in Africa.

We have created an impact across Africa for the past 90 years (1932 to 2022) and remain committed to this continent, making us the perfect partner to those less familiar with working in Africa. We are experienced in international projects and our Global Design Centres allow us to bring world-class solutions to our clients. 

As a private management-owned company, our commitment is true and we have vested interest in our clients’ success. Our strong relationships allow us to connect the right expertise, processes and resources to match client’s needs and bring stakeholders that have shared interests together. 

We blend the old and the new. We have moved beyond traditional engineering and work collaboratively to integrate technical and creative thinking. This process of co-creation allows us to unearth new opportunities with our clients and partners.

Zutari’s broad collective of in-house, industry-recognised engineering consultants and trusted advisors provide seamless and integrated delivery. This unique ability to offer scaled engagement allows Zutari to solve complex challenges more efficiently. 

Grounded in digital engineering, we continuously deliver better results.

Web: https://www.zutari.com

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