What is an Energy Performance Certificate? (EPC)

The government is committed to comply with EU Directive 2002/91/EC which aims to promote improvements in the energy performance of buidings.

The EU directive requires an energy performance certificate (epc) for all dwellings at the time of sale.

The certificate will give prospective purchasers an easy to read guide to the likely energy costs of occupying the property in a similar way that current 'white goods' have an efficiency label.

Domestic energy consumption causes 25% of national CO2 emissions, and heating uses 90% of energy in the home. Improvement in the energy efficiency of our homes is therefore important in reducing our overall emissions.