{
  "url": "https://classa.info/glossary/dec",
  "title": "DEC (Display Energy Certificate)",
  "description": "UK operational energy rating for public buildings — A-G scale.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "UK operational energy rating for public buildings — A-G scale.",
  "tldr": [
    "UK operational energy rating for public buildings — A-G scale.",
    "Operational counterpart to the EPC, focused on actual measured energy use rather than design intent."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "category": "Tax / regulatory",
    "regionScope": "UK"
  },
  "pageType": "glossary",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/dec), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z."
}