What is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is the Goverments chosen way of complying with the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD). Its purpose is to recoed how energy efficient a property is. The certificate will provide a rating of the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of a building from A-G, where A is very efficient and G is not.

EPC`s are are produced using standard methods with standard assumptions about energy usage so that the energy efficiency of one building can easily be compared with another building of the same type. This allows prospective buyers , tenants, and owners to see information on the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions from their building so they can consider energy efficiency and fuel costs as part of their investment.

An EPC is always accompanied by a recommendation report that lists cost effective and other measures to improve the energy rating of the building. The certificate is also accompanied by information about the possible rating that could be achieved if all the recommendations were implemented.

www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates