In today’s blog article we are going to discuss very interesting topic ” Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)”.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
An energy performance certificate is a certificate that indicates the energy efficiency of a building based on a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient).
I have shown a typical EPC document as given below.
A rating indicates the cost of heating and lighting a facility, as well as the level of its carbon emission.
The need for EPC is highlighted in the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012. This blog post discusses the key characteristics associated with a building’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
Similar to the multicolored stickers on new appliances, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) provides information on a building’s energy efficiency and gives a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient) . They can tell you how much it will cost to heat and light your property and what your carbon footprint will be.
The EPC also includes information on energy efficiency ratings with recommended improvements, providing a cost-effective way to achieve better ratings. If you rent out your home, you can still make the following improvements listed in your EPC like change in old electrical appliances to energy efficient appliances.
EPCs are valid for 10 years from the date of issue.
Importance of Energy Performance Certificate
Your property EPC should be available to potential buyers as soon as you start marketing your property for sale or rental. A licensed national energy investigator should be consulted to create an EPC. If you are buying or renting property, you can easily compare the energy efficiency of different properties using EPC.
EPC also highlights the energy efficiency improvements that can be realised, their costs, and the amount of savings that can be made. This is helpful if you are looking to improve your current property or if you are looking to purchase and improve.
Please note that all energy usage and potential savings are for a typical household at this property and are not tailored to you, your family, roommates, or your lifestyle please.If you implement any of the energy efficiency recommendations outlined in your EPC, you may want to receive a new EPC incorporating those improvements.