The Importance of Residential Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in the UK

The Importance of Residential Energy Performance Certificates is sometimes underestimated. Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are essential documents in the UK. EPCs provide valuable information about the energy efficiency of residential properties and they are crucial for several reasons, which we will expand on below:

Compliance:

EPCs are legally required when selling or renting a property in the UK. This requirement is governed by the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012. The regulations make it mandatory for property owners, landlords, and sellers to obtain an EPC before advertising their property for sale or rent. It’s important to note that current legislation, as of September 2023, mandates that a rental property must have a minimum EPC rating of Band E. As energy assessors, the team at Bluewire Hub play a key role in ensuring that properties meet these regulatory requirements. You can book your EPC assessment with us today.

Energy Efficiency:

EPCs rate properties on their energy efficiency, helping homeowners and tenants make informed decisions about energy consumption and potential savings. If you want to learn more about how to improve your properties energy efficiency why not book our energy efficiency improvements assessment.

Environmental Impact:

EPCs highlight a property’s carbon emissions and environmental impact, contributing to sustainability efforts and raising awareness of energy conservation. If you are looking to reduce you environmental impact you can start by understanding how efficient your property is by looking at your EPC.

Property Valuation:

The energy efficiency rating on an EPC can affect a property’s value, making it an important consideration for property owners and buyers. You can check if your property has an EPC on the government EPC Register. If it doesn’t have one or if it needs updating you can instruct us to complete an EPC for you.

Energy Improvements:

EPC recommendations suggest ways to improve a property’s energy efficiency, which can lead to cost savings and reduced carbon footprint.

Summary:

Domestic EPCs are crucial part of the legal compliance when selling and renting your property.

People also use EPCs as a tool to access funding for installing energy-efficient measures and promoting energy-efficient living.

Remember to select ‘next day delivery’ at the checkout to ensure that you receive your Energy Performance Certificate within one working day after your assessment.

You can check if your property already has a valid Energy Performance Certificate using the governments EPC website