Energy Performance Certificates

Energy Performance Certificates & Training

Energy ratings similar to consumer-friendly fridge ratings will have to be produced for every home bought and sold in England and Wales from next June
The certificates will give home buyers and sellers A to G ratings for their home’s energy efficiency and carbon emissions. They will tell them current average costs for heating, hot water and lighting in their home as well as how to cut costs with energy efficiency measures.
The reports, prepared by qualified home inspectors, will advise consumers on which energy measures - ranging from thicker loft insulation right through to solar panels - could cut carbon emissions from their home and improve their energy rating.

Click here to download a copy of the energy report certificate

Paul King, UK Campaigns Director of the WWF, said:

"Our homes account for 27% of the UK's CO2 emissions contributing to global climate change. The introduction of the Energy Performance Certificate represents a very positive step forward. It means that for the first time people will be given the kind of user-friendly information they need to reduce both the environmental impact of their homes and their energy bills."
The EPC will include practical information about a range of changes which will be viable for that home including things like cavity wall insulation or double glazing. It will also list measures to cut carbon emissions even further such as solar panels or wind turbines, where possible.

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