The Need For An EPC -EPC Register
Who Can Issue An EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate can only be submitted by a qualified assessor, you will find my details on the Official Government EPC Register website:
My Assessor ID EES/031147
Why Do I Need An EPC?
An EPC is required by law when Selling or Letting your property, the EPC is valid for 10yrs and must be renewed if reselling or letting after they've expired.
You can find out more here:
Buying or selling your home: Energy Performance Certificates - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What score could I expect from my EPC survey?
The first thing we would advise is to check to see if your property has had an EPC completed previously on the Governments EPC register website. Find an energy certificate - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .
You could also check your neighbours scores to see how their EPC Survey faired if they have a similar property to yours.
Please be mindful that these are guides only, an EPC completed 12yrs ago or even as little as a few years ago could be very different as the software is updated regularly to include new technologies. As an example, a boiler that was 'A' rated 2 years ago could now be 'B' rated as a newer technology has superseded it.
Government Legislation For Landlords
In 2018, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements for landlords were updated, mandating a minimum energy rating of ‘E’ or higher for all tenancies, not just new ones.
In 2021, further modifications to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards were unveiled, with the aim of implementing changes that will impact landlords and rentals starting in 2028.
As of 2023, after much speculation, the Government revealed that any new EPC regulations are on hold indefinitely.
Government Subsidies
The Government do offer support towards making your home more energy efficient and improve your EPC Rating.
There are many websites that are clamouring for business and are utilising the Governments support.
Unfortunately some of these companies are not able to get you those deals & are just phishing for data or looking to deprive you of your savings.
In the first instance, go to the Government website, find energy grants for your home (Help to Heat) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) to see if you are eligible and then research the companies thoroughly.
You will also find that your current energy supplier may be able to offer advice and in some cases arrange everything for you.
Help from your energy supplier: the Energy Company Obligation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)