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Energy Performance Certificate

Why do you need a HIP?Why do you need a EPC?

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) give information on how to make your home more energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. All properties require a EPC within 28 days of putting the property onto the market.

Why do you need a HIP?What does an EPC tells you?

EPCs contain:

  • information on your home's energy use and carbon dioxide emissions
  • a recommendation report with suggestions to reduce energy use and carbon dioxide emissions

EPCs carry ratings that compare the current energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions with potential figures that your home could achieve. Potential figures are calculated by estimating what the energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions would be if energy saving measures were put in place.

The rating measures the energy and carbon emission efficiency of your home using a grade from ‘A’ to ‘G’. An ‘A’ rating is the most efficient, while ‘G’ is the least efficient. The average efficiency grade to date is 'D'. All homes are measured using the same calculations, so you can compare the energy efficiency of different properties.

EPCs also provide a detailed recommendation report showing what you could do to help reduce the amount of energy you use and your carbon dioxide emissions. The report lists:

  • suggested improvements, like fitting loft insulation
  • possible cost savings per year, if the improvements are made
  • how the recommendations would change the energy and carbon emission rating of the property

You don’t have to act on the recommendations in the recommendation report. However, if you decide to do so, it could make your property more attractive for sale or rent by making it more energy efficient.

The certificate also contains:

  • detailed estimates of potential energy use, carbon dioxide emissions and fuel costs
  • details of the person who carried out the EPC assessment
  • who to contact if you want to make a complaint

Will someone need to visit the property?Will someone need to visit the property?

Yes, a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) will need to visit the property to carry out an energy performance survey. They will measure the area of the property and record information about its construction, heating and lighting systems. This typically takes between 40 and 90 minutes, depending on its size. The Assessor requires access to all rooms in the property and to the loft space.

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How long does it take?How long does it take?

Getting an EPC for an average-sized home is likely to take the same time as a house valuation report. The exact time will vary from property to property.

How long does it last for?How long does it last for?

EPCs are valid for ten years.

How much does it cost?How much does it cost?

The price of an EPC is set by the accredited organisations that issue them.

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