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Everything you need to know about domestic EPCs in Elmhurst Energy informative video.
Elmhurst Energy is a leading accreditation body for energy assessors in the UK. They provide comprehensive support and certification for professionals conducting energy performance assessments, including EPCs. Elmhurst ensures that all accredited members meet high standards of expertise, accuracy, and compliance with government regulations.
Using Elmhurst-certified assessors ensures that homeowners receive trustworthy advice and accurate assessments to enhance property energy performance.
Implementing an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) involves several clear steps, from initiating the process to receiving the final certificate. Here’s how it works:
1. Engage an Accredited Assessor
Contact a qualified domestic energy assessor (DEA) or a non-domestic energy assessor (NDEA) for commercial properties.
2. Assessment Appointment
Our certified surveyor visits the property and conducts a detailed survey. They examine aspects like:
- Insulation: Walls, floors, roof, and loft spaces.
- Heating and Cooling Systems: Boilers, radiators, and air conditioning units.
- Windows and Doors: Double glazing or energy-efficient installations.
- Energy Consumption Factors: Lighting systems and renewable energy sources like solar panels.
3. Data Analysis
The data collected during the inspection is input into approved software, which calculates the property’s energy performance rating. This includes:
- An overall energy efficiency rating (A-G).
- CO2 emissions and environmental impact estimates.
- Recommendations for improving the energy rating.
4. Certificate Generation
The final EPC is generated, detailing:
- Current energy efficiency rating.
- Potential efficiency if improvements are made.
- Estimated annual energy costs and potential savings.
- A unique reference number (URN) is assigned.
5. Register and Delivery
The EPC is registered on the national database for England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, depending on the property location. A copy is provided to the property owner or manager.
6. Implementation of Recommendations (Optional)
Property owners can act on suggested improvements to boost energy efficiency. This step is not mandatory but is encouraged, especially for rental properties needing to meet minimum energy standards.
7. Compliance and Display
For properties being sold, rented, or leased, the EPC must be available for potential buyers or tenants. Landlords and sellers must ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHO REQUIRES AN EPC?
As of the 21st May 2010, if you decide to place your property on the market for sale or rent in the UK you will need to purchase an EPC. This includes both residential and commercial properties. Since April 2018 it is also a legal requirement for the EPC rating to be a minimium of an ‘E’ rating in order for that property to be let to a tenant.Â
Can I market or rent the property before I receive the EPC?
As long as you have already ordered and paid for an EPC then you are permitted to put your property on the market or advertise it for renting purposes. We will make sure you receive confirmation of your order immediately after booking the EPC.
CAN AND EPC FAIL?
When an EPC has been completed the property will get a rating between A and G. If you are selling the property then you cannot get a fail.
Environmental impact of the property
As with the energy efficiency rating, the environmental impact of the property is shown as an A to G rating.
This is once again based on assumptions about average occupancy and energy use. They may not reflect how energy is consumed by the people living in the property.
You can also draw comparisons with other households here and see the property’s potential production of CO2 following recommendations (this is shown as a rating for Scotland)
Recommendations/ Top Actions for improvement
You will be provided with a list of recommendations/recommended measures for improving the property’s energy performance.
The indicative cost (Scotland) or typical installation cost is based on average installation prices so may not be representative of the actual cost in your area.
The recommendations provided are cumulative meaning that they should be installed in the order they appear on the EPC to achieve the potential energy efficiency rating. Should you choose not to follow the order they appear in, the potential energy efficiency rating may change.
Scotland’s EPC will also show how recommendations will impact the environment rating after improvement.
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