What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, measures a property's energy efficiency. It provides a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). This certificate is crucial as it indicates potential energy costs and environmental impacts.
EPCs are vital in promoting energy efficiency. They assess elements like insulation, heating systems, and windows. Recommendations are given to improve a property’s energy usage. This helps homeowners save on energy bills and reduces carbon emissions.
EPCs are legally required when selling or renting properties in the UK.
This ensures that prospective buyers and tenants know the energy performance of a property before deciding.
Properties with better EPC ratings often attract higher market values and more buyer interest.
What happens during an EPC?
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You should also ensure that you have all required paperwork to show the assessor. The energy assessor will not remove flooring or drill holes in your drywall to inspect your insulation. Instead, they look at the house’s age and condition and make conclusions based on these.
If you have paperwork proving you improved the insulation, installed new windows, or an energy-efficient boiler recently show the assessor. These documents can increase your EPC rating.
Your assessor will inspect and photograph various energy-related parts of your house, such as windows, environmental controls, boiler and radiators.
They will then add their data into a software programme that calculates your Energy Performance Score.
You’ll receive the score, as well as a report, on the property’s performance (along with advice) shortly after.