Energy Performance Certificates
The importance of monitoring energy efficiency has been highlighted by the introduction of the Home Information Pack (HIP).
An important part of the HIP is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Required for buildings under the EU Energy Performance in Buildings Directive, it will provide a property with a consumer-friendly A to G energy rating - with the the most efficient homes having an 'A' energy rating and less impact on the environment.
An EPC certificate is required whenever a building is constructed, sold or rented and will contain the current average costs for heating, hot water and lighting in a property, as well as suggestions on how to cut costs with energy efficiency measures.
The EPC will be generated by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor who will be required to carry out inspections on the condition of properties.
Domestic Energy Assessors are required to be fully qualified and to be registered with an approved Accreditation scheme in order to practice and produce Energy Performance Certificates.
