Whether you need one or a thousand domestic or residential EPCs, we can help certify your property fast and efficiently.
An Energy Performance Certificate – or EPC – is a four-page document which sets out the energy efficiency of a property on a traffic light system of A to G – A being the most efficient.
An EPC provides an indication of how much it will cost to heat and power a property, as well as how much CO2 it emits. It also includes recommendations of energy-efficient improvements, the cost of carrying them out, and the potential savings in pounds and pence that each one could generate.
Ratings range from A to G. A is the score given to the most efficient homes and businesses, while G is the lowest, reserved for properties that incur the highest costs and emit the most CO2. Scores above 92 gain an A, while anything below 20 will score a G.
An EPC shows the numerical score for potential and current energy savings. These come with recommendations to boost energy efficiency, such as improving insulation or switching to modern light bulbs. The latter is something renters as well as owners can do, potentially saving money on their bills in the process.
EPCs are valid for 10 years.
It can be hard to understand what EPC ratings mean at first glance. Put simply, ratings are scored from 0-100 with categories from A to G.
The higher your score, the more energy efficient your property. All EPCs show you a simple graphic with A shaded green, grading all the way down to G in red, a rating reserved for the least energy efficient properties.
Higher ratings are for properties that have the best insulation, whether within flooring or wall cavities, use efficient heating systems and have windows and doors which do not cause too much heat to escape. Even small things, like the kind of lightbulbs that are used, are taken into consideration.
Certificates show the current score and the potential, with pointers for you to improve the rating.
You will need an EPC within seven days of a property being marketed for sale or for rent – although if you are using an estate agent or letting agent, they should do this on your behalf.
EPCs became a legal requirement in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008, and in Scotland in 2009.
Sellers and landlords who do not have an EPC can be fined up to £5,000.
You may also want to update your EPC if you’ve made major improvements to your property which boost its energy efficiency, improving your EPC rating in the process. If you are planning on making changes to your property, it’s also worth considering booking in an EPC assessment once the work is done. It could even increase the value of your home.
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