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 certificate will make recommendations for cost-effective energy saving improvements.  The EPC will be carried out by a Domestic Energy Assessor who has undertaken a course in order to attain an approved accreditation.

What else does the certificate do?
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

Does everyone need an EPC?
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 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
• 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
• Even if you do not fall into the above category, you can still apply for and receive an EPC.

If you choose Jeffersons Management Services to let or manage your property, we can take the stress out of the process and organise the EPC for you.