This document gives guidance on the energy efficient design and regulation of the energy benchmarking, modelling requirements and monitoring of New and Refurbished School Buildings. Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 apply to the design of New Buildings. Sections 2, 3, 4.3, 5 and 6 apply to Refurbished Buildings. For the purposes of energy analysis AD L in , In order to assess a building's energy performance, information is needed that describes the energy performance of the building fabric and building services., Approved Certifiers of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Domestic buildings are approved for membership of the Scheme and placed on a Certification Register maintained by the BSD., Questions are listed under the relevant section of the consultation (Parts 2 to 7) and by topic. Further information is provided in annexes to this document. Note: in relation to Part 6 ‘Improving and Demonstration Compliance’, a broader consultation on this topic – ‘Building regulations - compliance and, Section 6 – updated text replacing previous ‘Noise and Airtightness Testing’ document now included as Annex 6.D. Reference in clauses 3.A.2 and 6.2.5. Clause 7.2.4 – clarification on application of minimum distances around charge point locations., The Certification of Design (Section 6 – Energy) for Non-domestic Buildings scheme has been approved by Scottish Ministers to confirm compliance with Section 6. Details are available on the certification pages of the Building Standards Division website http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards/profinfo/cert ..