Why do we need Energy Performance certificates?

Almost half of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions come from the energy we use every day, at home and when we travel. These carbon dioxide emissions contribute to climate change and even small improvements to the energy efficiency of our homes could result in a significant reduction in these emissions.

Energy Performance Certificate

The Energy Performance Certificate tells prospective buyers and tenants about the energy performance of your house. Similar in look and feel to the EU energy label, this certificate gives your house a rating between A-G. This rating is awarded by an accredited Energy Assessor who visits the property to collect the relevant data and creates the certificate.

Energy efficiency rating

Each Energy Performance Certificate includes an energy efficiency rating that indicates the overall efficiency rating of a home. The higher the rating, the more energy efficient it is. It also indicates the potential for improvement.

Environmental carbon dioxide (CO2 ) impact rating

The certificate also includes an environmental CO2 rating that indicates your home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide emissions as well as the potential for improvement.
The average property in the UK falls within bands D-E for both ratings. Each rating is based on the performance of the building itself and its services such as heating and lighting.