What is an EPC?
Energy Performance Certificates tell you 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. Our homes currently account for 27% of the UK 's carbon emissions, contributing to global climate change.
The Certificate also tells you, 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. The Certificate includes recommendations on ways to improve the home's energy efficiency to save you money and help the environment.
Sellers of newly built homes will have to provide a predicted assessment of the energy efficiency of the property, but a full Energy Performance Certificate should be provided to the buyer when the home is completed.
The EPC is to be prepared by a Domestic Energy Assessor or Home Inspector who should be a member of a Government approved Certification Scheme. It is estimated that by following the recommendations in an EPC, an average of £300 a year can be saved on fuel bills.
Who can prepare my EPC?
fama have dedicated Domestic Energy Assessors to produce Energy Performance Certificates. We can prepare them direct for the home owner, an estate agent or a solicitor. From 1 st June 2007 fama will be registered with the Governments approved and regulated Certification Scheme. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
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