Partner provides Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and energy efficiency advisory services across the United Arab Emirates, supporting property owners, developers, and investors in understanding and improving the energy performance of their assets.
Across the UAE, energy efficiency and resource performance are increasingly important considerations for development approvals, asset operation, ESG reporting, and long-term value. Partner supports clients by delivering clear, practical assessments of building energy performance, aligned with applicable Emirate-level requirements and market expectations.
Energy Performance Certificates in the UAE
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) provides an assessment of a building’s energy efficiency and operational performance, typically presenting a rating that reflects how efficiently energy is used within the asset.
In the UAE, EPC requirements and energy performance frameworks are generally set at an Emirate or municipal level, particularly for new developments, major refurbishments, or specific asset classes. EPCs are commonly used to:
- Demonstrate compliance with local energy performance requirements
- Support development, leasing, or operational decision-making
- Inform ESG and sustainability reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve building efficiency and reduce operating costs
Partner’s EPC services are delivered with a clear understanding of local regulatory expectations, while also aligning with international investor and occupier standards.
EPC Assessment Approach
Partner’s EPC assessments consider the key elements influencing a building’s energy performance, which may include:
- Building fabric and envelope performance
- Mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems
- Lighting efficiency and controls
- Operational characteristics and usage patterns
Our approach focuses on delivering clear, usable outputs, helping clients understand current performance and where improvements can be made.
EPC+ Advisory and Improvement Planning
In addition to standard EPC assessments, Partner offers EPC+ advisory services, providing a structured improvement roadmap to enhance a building’s energy performance.
An EPC+ advisory review may include:
- Targeted recommendations to improve energy efficiency
- Indicative cost considerations and prioritisation of measures
- Identification of opportunities to reduce energy consumption and emissions
- Alignment with wider ESG and sustainability objectives
EPC+ advisory services are designed to support asset enhancement strategies, future-proof developments, and improve the overall performance and market positioning of properties across the UAE.
Integration with ESG Advisory Services
Partner’s EPC and EPC+ services in the UAE are closely aligned with our ESG Advisory Services, allowing energy performance to be assessed alongside broader environmental and sustainability considerations.
This integrated approach supports:
- Consistent ESG benchmarking and reporting
- Identification of operational efficiencies
- Improved transparency for investors, lenders, and occupiers
Asset Types and Market Experience
Partner provides EPC and energy performance advisory services across the UAE for a wide range of asset types, including commercial office, mixed-use developments, hospitality, residential, logistics, and industrial properties, as well as large-scale master-planned developments.
Local Leadership and Coordination
EPC and energy performance advisory services across the UAE are supported by Geoff Dobson, who serves as the primary point of contact for clients operating nationally. Geoff works with property owners, developers, and project teams to ensure EPC services are delivered with a clear understanding of local requirements, market expectations, and client objectives across the Emirates.
