Registration of Professionals to Issue Energy Performance Certificates for Buildings

(Media Release: Issued and provided by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and the South Africa National Energy Development Institute)

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) call for individuals to register as Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) Professionals who will assess energy usage of all non-residential buildings that are larger than 1000m2 in South Africa and issue an EPC for buildings.

In an effort to promote energy efficiency improvement in buildings, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy promulgated Regulations for the mandatory display and submission of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for buildings in terms of Section 19 of the National Energy Act.

The Regulations require that all non-residentials buildings larger than 1000m2 be registered on the National Building Energy Performance Register (NBEPR) system administered by SANEDI on or before 3 August 2024, and to display the EPCs publicly by 7 December 2025.

Registration for EPC Professionals started on Thursday 13 June 2024 for  individuals or members affiliated with Inspection Bodies accredited by the South African National Accredited System (SANAS), that previously had exclusive right to assess energy usage and issue certificates for buildings.

Find all the guidelines to register and the eligibility criteria here.