Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) provide an assessment of the energy performance of a building in accordance with the European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD).
If you are buying or selling a home you now need a certificate by law. From 1st October 2008 all buildings, whenever they are built, sold or rented out, will require one.
EPCs carry ratings that compare the current energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions with potential figures that your home could achieve. Potential figures are calculated by estimating what the energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions would be if energy saving measures were put in place.
The rating measures the energy and carbon emission efficiency of your home using a grade from A to G. An A rating is the most efficient, while G is the least efficient. The average efficiency grade to date is 'D'. All homes are measured using the same calculations, so you can compare the energy efficiency of different properties.
EPCs also provide a detailed recommendation report showing what you could do to help reduce the amount of energy you use and your carbon dioxide emissions.
The report lists:
- Suggested improvements, for example; fitting loft insulation
- Possible cost savings per year, if the improvements are made
- How the recommendations would change the energy and carbon emission rating of the property
You dont have to act on the recommendations in the recommendation report. However, if you decide to do so, it could make your property more attractive for sale or rent by making it more energy efficient.
Information about energy efficiency and carbon emissions is summarised in two charts that show the energy and carbon dioxide emission ratings. The charts look similar to those supplied on electrical appliances, like fridges and washing machines.
We offer a fast and reliable service with every report available within 48hrs of inspection. Our service is accredited by NHER, fully insured and our Domestic Energy Assessor is police CRB checked.