What is an Energy Performance Certificate?

The Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, is more than a certificate as the name implies. It is a complete report on the recommended energy efficiency improvements suitable for the property and the potential cost savings this would make on your energy bills.

The EPC has been introduced as a mandatory element of the new Home Information Packs for all properties when they are marketed for sale, but it is particularly suited to prospective sellers who have not yet marketed their home with an Estate Agent. By getting an EPC upfront, it allows the seller to check the rating first, thus ensuring that it would not be detrimental to the marketing details or be used by the buyer to negotiate on the price. Furthermore it is possible to carry out some of the recommendations and issue a new certificate with the increased rating obtained, before then placing the house on the market.

The EPC is also suitable for those who are not looking to move but are looking to make an impact on the cost of the energy bills by identifying potentially inefficiencies in their home, whilst helping reduce their CO2 footprint.

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a review of your property to establish what energy saving you already have, where it could be improved and what else could be done. An energy performance certificate has two sections:

Section 1 - The Energy Efficiency Rating provides a measure of the building's overall energy efficiency and takes in to account insulation, construction, heating and hot water systems, etc.

Section 2 - Environmental Impact Rating details the use of energy within buildings and looks at what measures are in place to reduce the carbon footprint of the property and recommendations for further improvement.

Domestic Energy Assessors

At EPCwithus we have fully qualified Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs).

We are independent from Estate Agents and Surveyors and offer a fast professional service. We can assess your home and issue an Energy Performance Certificate along with any suggested improvements that may be appropriate.

Energy Performance Certificate - The Facts

Your property cannot fail the Domestic Energy Assessment, each property is graded A to G

The Energy Performance Certificate is a compulsory part of the Home Information Pack

It is a legal requirement to supply copies of the Energy Performance Certificate to prospective buyers

Only certified Domestic Energy Assessors can issue an Energy Performance Certificate

An Energy Efficiency Rating grade of A to G will be clearly stated on your property's Certificate

A Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Impact Rating for your property indicates the environmental impact of your home

USEFUL LINKS

Home Information Pack - Official website with information for both sellers and buyers http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/consumer/

CO2 calculator - find out your total CO2 footprint! http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/index.html

Energy Savings Trust - advice, information, grants etc.. http://www.est.org.uk

Typical myths surrounding climate change http://www.climatechallenge.gov.uk/understand/myths.html

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