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What is an EPC?
An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is a report that assesses the energy efficiency of a property and provides a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It also offers recommendations on how to improve your property's rating, reducing carbon emissions and potentially saving money on energy bills. Watch our short video below to discover more about EPCs.
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Why are EPCs important?
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord or intermediary, the importance of energy efficiency is growing. As well as making our homes (and pockets) more comfortable, energy efficiency plays a vital role in tackling climate change.
Improving the efficiency of our homes will in turn reduce carbon emissions, helping us work towards achieving global sustainability goals.
Improveasy
As well as being experts in green home upgrades, they share our passion to make homes warmer, greener, and more cost-effective. Founded in 2011 by CEO Austin Barcley, driven by a vision to create a company that not only made a positive impact on the environment but also to make energy efficiency accessible to everyone, Improveasy has quickly grown into a trusted name in the industry.
EPC Builder, from Improveasy, brings together their in-house services into a web-based online portal, guiding property owners through their retrofit journey in 5 easy steps:
- Find out your current EPC rating and check if you’re eligible for any grant funding.
- Book an Energy Assessment.
- Receive a detailed Improvement Plan and Thermal Imaging Report.
- Install your chosen green home improvements.
- Enjoy the positive impacts on your property and bills.
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Subject to regional availability. Improveasy predominantly cover the North West, Together's traditional heartland.
Energy Performance Certificate FAQs
What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
EPCs tell you how energy efficient a building is, with grades from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). They outline how expensive it will be to heat and light, and what its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions might be. Unless your property gets a perfect score, your EPC will also include information on how you could make improvements. For more on what your rating means, read our blog on everything you need to know about EPCs.
What does an EPC check involve and how are they calculated?
Your EPC is prepared by an energy assessor who will visit your home to look at windows, lighting, heating and insulation before providing a rating. They’ll also look at things like the age of the property, how it was built, how the building is heated and whether any hot water tanks are properly insulated.
An assessment will cost between £60 and £120, depending on the size of the house and where you’re based, and will take around half an hour to carry out and up to three days to come through.
When do I need to get an EPC?
You’ll need an up-to-date EPC rating if you want to sell or rent out your home.
They’re a legal requirement to sell a property and landlords can’t start a new tenancy without one. You might also want to get one if you’re not planning on selling but want to know how to make your home as energy efficient as it can be.
How do I get an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
If you need a new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for a residential property, business property or a public building, you’ll need to get the property assessed by an accredited assessor.
You can find an assessor:
- In England, Wales or Northern Ireland using this GOV.UK service.
- In Scotland using the Scottish EPC Register.
How to check an EPC rating?
You can check for a current EPC online in England and Wales, or find your EPC rating in Scotland, using an online government search.
How long is an EPC valid for?
EPCs are valid for 10 years and you’ll need an up-to-date one if you want to sell or rent out your home.
How do I improve my EPC rating?
There are lots of ways to improve your EPC rating, from adding insulation to your walls and roof to updating your windows to A-rated modern double or triple glazed models. Even updating to low energy lightbulbs can have an impact on you EPC rating. For a full list of how to boost your EPC score, read our blog.