GN53 Energy modelling and predicted operational energy performance score in Ene 02 - KBCN1751
Latest version: v0.2, February 2026
Guidance Note 53 (GN53) provides guidance for the predictive energy modelling and predicted operational energy performance score credits within Ene 02, detailing the input process for the issue’s operational energy calculator.
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16-Feb-2026 - Updated for release of GN53 0.2
Predicted operational energy performance score – Credit table update - KBCN1825
From 4
th February 2026, the following credit table applies to Ene 02 in all BREEAM International New Construction V7 and BREEAM UK New Construction V7 assessments:
*Alternatively meet the minimum EPRNC score specified for Excellent in Ene 01.
**Alternatively meet the minimum EPRNC score specified for Outstanding in Ene 01.
The OEP
NC scores required for each credit boundary have been lowered on the BREEAM platform in response to assessor feedback and an internal review of credit attainment against our benchmark database.
The table above supersedes:
- Table 28 in BREEAM International New Construction V7
- Table 6.3 in BREEAM UK New Construction V7
For further guidance on Ene 02 and the achievement of OEP
NC scores please refer to
KBCN1751 - GN53 Energy modelling and predicted operational energy performance score in Ene 02.
The above updated credit table will be included in the next reissue of the technical manuals
Information correct as of 26