According to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, all air conditioning units must be inspected, tested and approved by January 2011. This applies to air conditioning units that consist of a 12kw rated output or larger. January 2011 is 16 months away, but there are growing concerns that even this timeframe will not be enough for all assessors to inspect the thousands of buildings that need to be assessed. Having an air conditioning unit is a significant addition to your work or home space and making sure that these units are in perfect working order is imperative.

When you have your central or mobile air conditioning unit checked, an assessor will visit your property, inspect your portable or installed air conditioning units and advise you how to utilise your unit in a more efficient way. The Carbon Reduction Commitment programme is designed to encourage businesses and properties to have their air conditioning units checked, and there will be penalties given to anyone who fails to have theirs checked before the cut-off date.  The initiative is not only focused on air conditioners, but also applies to reducing the energy consumption for entire buildings and properties in general.

It is expected that larger industrial air conditioning units that are over 250kw have already been checked, and if they have not, they are in breach and will endure heavy penalties.

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has not implemented these compulsory inspections to inconvenience or frustrate individuals, but rather to help people become aware of their daily energy consumption and assist us in lowering electricity usage which will benefit our pocket and the environment.

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