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What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

The Energy Performance Certificate is broadly similar to the certificates found on many domestic appliances.

A Certificate for a building gives the building an asset rating based on its energy efficiency, but doesn't take into account how the home is used by the occupiers.

The Certificate will give the building a rating from A to G. An A rating shows it's very efficient, meaning lower fuel bills, while G is inefficient, meaning higher fuel bills. The Certificate will also show the building's environmental impact by indicating its carbon-dioxide emissions.

Energu Efficincy Rating chart example
The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills will be.		   Environmental Impact Rating chart example
The environmental impact rating is a measure of this home’s impact on the environment in terms of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. The higher the rating the less impact it has on the environment.

There will also be recommendations for cost-effective actions to improve the building's rating. The potential rating is based on all the recommendations being implemented.

Source: homeinformationpacks.gov.uk