Energy Performance Certificate
An Energy Performance Certificate identifies how energy efficient a home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient homes - which should have the lowest fuel bills - are in band A.

To produce the certificate a qualified DEA (Domestic Energy Assessor) will first carry out a survey of the property. This takes approximately 1 hour and looks at things such as insulation levels and the heating system. This information is then input into RdSAP software to produce the rating and corresponding certificate

The Certificate also explains, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the home has on the environment. Better-rated homes should have less impact through carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The average property in the UK is in bands D-E for both ratings.

Also included are recommendations on ways to improve the home's energy efficiency to save you money and help the environment. See an example EPC by clicking on this link.

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.

The environmental impact rating is a measure of a 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.