An EPC is short for Energy Performance Certificate. This gives an interpretation of a building’s existing and potential energy efficiency.  If you are selling a building or letting part of it out then with certain exceptions you will need to have a valid EPC.

 

To obtain an EPC a fully accredited Energy Assessor will firstly need to survey the building taking detailed dimension as well as details of the building's construction, insulation, orientation, age, glazing, lighting, use, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems and controls. From these details the building is modelled and an energy rating is calculated using standard government approved software (SBEM).

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The results are displayed graphically with ratings from A-G (A being the most efficient, G the worst) and a report issued alongside this with suggested ways to improve the building's efficiency.

 

EPC's are lodged on a national Landmark Register and can be retrieved by address or using the 24 digit pin.