FAQ
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) give information on how to make your home more energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. By law all homes bought, sold or rented require an EPC.
Please see the A-G energy efficiency rating scale below.
Why do I need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)? Energy Performance Certificates – what they tell you
- Energy use and carbon dioxide emissions
- The recommendation report
- What an EPC looks like
- How to get an EPC
- Which buildings need an EPC
- Which Building don’t need an EPC
- EPCs for business premises
More FAQ
- Where to get an EPC
- Finding an accredited energy assessor
- How long is your EPC valid for?
- What an EPC costs
- How long it takes to get an EPC
- What to do if you are not happy with your EPC
- When you'll be given an EPC
- What happens if you are not given an EPC
- Case study: what domestic energy assessors do
For more Frequently Asked Questions please visit the Energy Performance Website
Downloads for Energy Performance
- Download Sample EPC
- Download Sample HIP
- New Homes & Builders Guide
- Renting Homes & Lanlords Guide
- Renting Homes & Tenants Guide
- Dwellings In The Social & Private Rented Sectors A Guide For Landlords
Failure to Comply
If you choose not to have an EPC issued where appropriate trading standards officers have the right to issue a fixed penalty notice of £200 for domestic properties. Tenants who have not received an EPC have the right to contact trading standards and report the discrepancy.
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