Energy Performance Certificate

We are all aware that global warming is becoming a very important factor in our lives. Domestic property accounts for nearly one third of all the UK's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and therefore acts as a major contributor to global warming.
The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was published in January 2003. The Directive requires that a valid energy performance certificate be produced for all dwellings at the time of sale.

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The EPC will provide you with an energy efficiency rating and an environmental impact rating for the property as it stands on the day of the inspection and will make recommendations as to what can be done to improve them both.
At first glance it looks very similar to the stickers that you find on many "white goods" like fridges and freezers. It uses a simple A-G scale where 'A' rated property will be highly energy efficient and properties rated 'F' or 'G' will be much less efficient.
In addition there will be a number of recommended improvements which are split into categories by the cost of investment needed in carrying out the recommendation e.g. low cost would be topping up the loft insulation or cavity wall insulation and high cost would be having double glazing or a condensing boiler fitted.
It is the home owner's choice to which recommendations are cost effective for them to undertake. The average householder can decrease their heating and lighting bills by nearly £300 every year by taking notice of these improvements. They will also help reduce CO2 emissions and help decrease the effects of global warming.