Why do you need an EPC?

The EPC is part of a series of measures being introduced across Europe to reflect legislation which will help cut buildings’ carbon emissions and tackle climate change.
Other changes include requiring public buildings - for example town halls, libraries, hospitals - to display certificates showing the energy efficiency of the building and requiring inspections for air conditioning systems.

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How EPC’s Effect  you.

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) gives home owners, tenants and buyers information on the energy efficiency of their property. It gives the building a standard energy and carbon emission efficiency grade from ‘A’ to ‘G’, where ‘A’ is the best and with the average to date being D/E.
The EPC is required by law when a building is constructed, sold or put up for rent.
So you will only need a certificate if you are:

• A Landlord – you will need to provide an EPC which will be valid for ten years, to prospective tenants, the first time you let or re-let your property after 1 October 2008
• A Homeowner – all sellers of homes need to ensure that they provide a Home Information Pack which includes an EPC for potential buyers
• A Builder – an EPC needs to be provided to buyers of newly built properties from 6 April 2008

EPCs are measured using the same calculations for all homes, so you can compare the energy efficiency of different properties.
Part of the EPC is a recommendation report which will list the potential rating that your home could achieve, if you made changes. The report lists improvements that you could carry out and how this would change the energy and carbon emission rating of the property.

You can use this information to:

• cut your fuel bills
• improve energy performance in your home
• help cut carbon emissions

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