The EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) looks broadly similar to the energy labels now provided with energy consuming appliances. Its purpose is to indicate how energy efficient a building is. The certificate will provide an energy rating for the building from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is the least efficient. The better the rating, the more energy-efficient the building is, and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be. The energy performance of the building is shown as a Carbon Dioxide (CO2) based index.
Each energy rating is based on the characteristics of the building itself (i.e. age and construction) and its services (i.e. heating and lighting). This type of rating is known as an asset rating.
The EPC is accompanied by a recommendation report, which provides recommendations on using the building more effectively, cost effective improvements to the building and other more expensive improvements which could enhance the building’s energy performance.
You can read more about EPC’s in the CLG document:
What Is An EPC?
