EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is an official document that rates the energy efficiency of a building in the UK. It’s a legal requirement when a property is built, sold, or rented.
🔍 What Does an EPC Show?
Efficiency Rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)
energy costs for lighting, heating, and hot water
How to improve energy performance
Carbon emissions data
🏡 Who Needs an EPC?
Homeowners selling or renting their property
Landlords of residential and commercial properties
Developers of new builds (EPC is based on SAP or SBEM calculations)
📜 How Long Is It Valid?
An EPC is valid for 10 years
🛠️ How Is It Produced?
A qualified Domestic or Non-Domestic Energy Assessor visits the property
They assess insulation, heating systems, ventilation, glazing, and other features
For new buildings, it's based on design-stage calculations (SAP or SBEM) followed by an As-Built EPC
✅ Why Is It Important?
Legal compliance
Informs buyers and tenants of energy costs
Can improve sale/rental value
Supports sustainability and net-zero goals