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What’s EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal document that provides information about how energy-efficient a building is. It is mandatory for all buildings that are being sold or rented in the country. The EPC rating goes from A to G, with A being the most energy-efficient and G being the least energy-efficient. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
The EPC is based on a calculation of how much energy a building uses to heat, cool, and light it. The calculation takes into account several factors, including the type of building, its size, its insulation, and its heating system. The EPC also provides recommendations for how to improve the energy efficiency of the building.
How Is the EPC Calculated?
Below are the steps through which ECP is calculated
Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP):
The EPC calculation is based on the SAP, a government-approved methodology in the UK.
It considers various factors that affect a property’s energy performance, including:
- Construction: Type of walls, roof, floors, windows, and insulation.
- Heating and hot water systems: Type of system, fuel used, efficiency, controls.
- Lighting: Type of lighting, energy efficiency.
- Ventilation: Type of ventilation system, efficiency.
- Renewable energy: Any renewable energy sources, such as solar panels.
- Location and exposure: Geographic location, exposure to wind and sun.
Data Collection
An accredited energy assessor visits the property to collect data on these factors through:
- Visual inspection
- Measurements
- Questionnaires
- Reviewing existing documents (e.g., building plans)
Calculation and Rating
The assessor inputs the data into SAP software, which calculates:
- The property’s energy efficiency rating on a scale of A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)
- An energy efficiency indicator (EEI), a numerical score representing energy performance
The EPC document is produced, displaying the rating, EEI, and recommendations for improvement.
Validity
- EPCs are valid for 10 years in the UK.
Once the EPC survey concludes, your energy performance is calculated, and an EPC Certificate is generated. Within 24-48 hours of the energy assessor leaving, the certificate is published on the government register and emailed directly to you. The EPC Certificate includes recommendations for enhancing your building’s EPC rating.
Benefits of having an EPC
- It will provide you with awareness about how much energy you use and waste in your house.
- It can help you to save money on your energy prices.
- It can make your home more comfortable to live in.
- It can increase the value of your home.
- It can help you to put your carbon footprint at a minimal level.
- If you are thinking of selling or renting your property, you will need to obtain an EPC document.
- Moreover, the EPC document encompasses:
- A detailed breakdown of a property’s energy performance.
- Insight into its environmental impact.
- Recommendations for potential improvements.
- An estimation of energy use coupled with potential savings.
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Accredited energy certifications services across the UK and Ireland.
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WHAT IS EPC COMPLIANCE
Energy Performance Certificate
An EPC (or Energy Performance Certificate) is an energy efficiency rating for all buildings. The result of the assessment gives a rating between A and G – with A being the most efficient and G being the least.
It is a legal requirement for buildings to have an EPC assessment carried out every 10 years, and they need to be carried out by an accredited EPC consultants such as Compliant EPC Ltd.
Commercial
EPC
Any commercial property that has been bought or rented needs an EPC.
Domestic
EPC
All dwellings in the UK need a valid EPC Certificate, for sale or rental.
WHAT OUR EPC CONSULTANCY DOES
Our range of property services and construction services offer everything you need to make sure your property is energy efficient and compliant with the relevant regulations and assessment criteria. From sound insulation testing, commercial EPCs, air tightness and Part F ventilation testing, we off a full suite of services to ensure your project’s smooth delivery.
See below our full list of services, or give us call on 01623 573009.
- Domestic EPC
- Commercial EPC
- Legionella Risk Assessment
- Floor Plan
- Water Efficency Calculation
- SAP Calculation
- SBEM Calculation
- Energy Statement
- Air Pressure & Ventilation Testing
- Dynamic Simulation Modeling
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FAQ's
In the UK, special people called energy assessors check how well your home uses energy. They look at all sorts of things, like the type of house you have, how big it is, and how old it is. They also check how much energy you use to heat and light your home.
Energy assessors use a special system called SAM to check your home. SAM looks at all the factors that affect how much energy your home needs. These include the type of walls, windows, and doors you have, and whether you have any renewable energy sources like solar panels or wind turbines.
Once the energy assessor has checked your home, they will give you an EPC certificate. This certificate tells you how efficient your home is at using energy. It also gives you tips on how to make your home more energy efficient.
Your EPC rating is valid for ten years. This means that you don’t need to get a new one unless you make major changes to your home, like changing the type of heating system you have.
