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Green Building Insights EPC: Understanding the application of EPC Standards for Buildings

Date: 25 Feb 2025
Time: 09:00:00 until 14:00:00
Members Cost: R2350.00
Non-Members Cost: R2830.00
Students Cost: R2180.00

Join us for an engaging workshop designed to equip you with essential knowledge about Energy Performance Certificates (EPC).  

• An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) signifies the energy efficiency of a building, represented on a performance scale from A to G, where A denotes the highest level of energy efficiency and G the lowest. 

• Only a Registered Professional can issue an EPC. 

• EPCs for buildings are developed in accordance with the South African National Standard SANS 1544:2014. 

The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) is a SANEDI-approved training provider. This training will prepare participants to fulfill the training requirements established by SANEDI for individuals aiming to become EPC-registered professionals.  

The training is conducted on Livestream webinar; from 09H00-14H15

About EPCs:

To enhance energy efficiency in South Africa, non-residential buildings are required to monitor and publicly display their energy consumption through an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by December 2025. The course covers the following topics:

• Overview of energy efficiency in South Africa and the associated EPC regulations: SANS10400XA. 

• Explanation of the SANS 1544 EPC requirements for buildings. 

• EPC Roadmap for building owners, including a step-by-step process to obtain EPC certification. 

• Calculations: Methods for determining and collecting data

 ◦ Measuring energy performance 

 ◦ Identifying energy carriers 

• Desktop Energy Audit Request: Information site inspection

 ◦ Data validation 

• Workshop on the EPC Tool - Case Study 

• Guidelines and criteria for the registration of professionals authorized to issue EPCs for buildings.

 

Learning material requirement:

Purchase the SANS1544 standard from https://store.sabs.co.za/

Who Should Attend:

Public and private sector building owners and facilities managers who will be required to collect the information to be submitted timeously for auditing AND organizations/individuals wishing to become SANAS Accredited Inspection Bodies or Registered Professional

CPD: Earn 1.0 Category 0.4 CPD Point for SACAP registered professionals.

About the Course Presenters:

Lisa Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer, GBCSA

Lisa Reynolds is the CEO of the Green Building Council South Africa. Lisa’s advocacy efforts over the past 20 years have helped shape the energy landscape in Southern Africa leading to energy efficiency transformation. She has advocated and driven the program for Regulation for Energy Efficiency in buildings.

She serves on many committees in the SABS and within the energy management professionals’ space. Lisa has served on the Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) which drafted National Building Regulation XA (NBRXA) and drove the drafting of the supporting standards for the Regulations – SANS 10400-XA (NBR-XA Deemed-to-satisfy – Energy Efficiency in Buildings). Lisa was the nominated facilitator of the Working Group for SANS 1544 (Energy Performance Certificates). Lisa is the Chair of the SANAS TCs for EPC Building Inspectors that set and is refining, the requirements for the accreditation steps for EPC Inspection Bodies. Lisa holds a BSc, an MBA and CEM. Lisa’s awards include the 2007 ETA award for Women, 2008 Individual Energy (SAEE), 2012 SABS Standards Writer Award; the 2014 Women in Energy (SAWIEN); and the 2016 Ian Lane Hall of Fame award.

Lisa is passionate about progressing the built environment and industry uptake of all aspects of the green economy in both the Public and Private Sectors.

Claudia Hedley: EPC Expert & Sustainability Specialist, Remote Metering Solutions

Claudia is a dedicated Technical Signatory for the SANAS Accredited Inspection Body at RMS, assessing over 200 buildings nationally. Her journey began as an undergrad in Geography from Wits and she is currently completing her MSc in Geography through UNISA. She is a Green Star Existing Building Performance (EBP) Accredited Professional and has completed various certifications, staying current with industry advancements through courses from NCPC (the National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa) in Energy Efficiency.

Throughout her career, she has worked on several diverse projects, from residential homes to large-scale commercial buildings, consistently integrating eco-friendly solutions and tariff optimitisation solutions. Her expertise lies in project management and assisting others in creating innovative, energy-efficient implementations that reduce environmental impact and enhance occupant well-being in the built environment.

Her commitment to sustainability extends beyond her profession, reflecting her belief that responsible design can lead to a better, more sustainable future for all


Secure your spot now!


Individual Membership

Designed for professionals acting in their individual capacity, including single consultant-businesses.

Organisational Membership

Ideal for companies, government departments, and organisations.

  • Total Employees: 1 - 5 Employees
  • Total Employees: 6 - 20 Employees
  • Total Employees: 21 - 50 Employees
  • Total Employees: 51 Plus Employees

Lisa Reynolds

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Lisa Reynolds is the CEO of the Green Building Council South Africa.

Lisa was the driver for the drafting of Energy Efficiency Standards and Regulations for Buildings and has been involved in Energy Efficiency since 2003. She serves on many committees in the SABS and within the energy management professionals’ space. She was President of the SAEEC from 2016 to 2019 and was the previous President of the ESCo (Energy Services Companies) Association. Lisa was instrumental in the formation of SAFEE (Southern African Females in Energy Efficiency) within SAEEC.

She has assisted the South African Government with its Green Building Framework policies, Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives and Energy Efficiency Strategies

Her passion for the “Green space” started with the birth of the Green Building Council in 2007. Lisa served on the Board and the Technical Committee of the GBCSA, as well as on several Technical Working Groups for Rating Tools and Criteria. Lisa. became CEO in June 2020.

Lisa has a BSc, an MBA and a CEM. Lisa’s awards include the 2007 ETA Award for Women, 2008 Individual Energy (SAEE), 2012 SABS Standards Writer Award; the 2014 Women in Energy (SAWIEN); and the 2016 Ian Lane Hall of Fame award.

Lisa is committed to growing the Green Economy within a Green Recovery.

Organisational categories

As an organisational member, you will fall into one of the below categories, and be charged according to specific size indicators. Please reach out to us for any further clarity on which category is best for your organisation

Property Developers

Annual Turnover

Investors, Owners, Property Managers

Total Asset Value

Major Corporate Tenants & Retail

Annual Gross Rentals

Building Contractors

Annual Turnover

Building Product Manufacturers & Distributors

Annual Turnover

Professional Services: Architects, Designers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, PM’s, Consultants, Legal

Number of employees

Research, Higher Education, NGO’S & Regulators

NGO or Research/Higher Education/ Regulators

Related Interests: Utilities, Financial, Insurance, etc.

Annual Turnover

Government

Local/ municipal/ provincial/ state 
Contact GBCSA to confirm your category