{"id":1147,"date":"2021-09-09T12:17:03","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T11:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.clooper.com\/?p=1147"},"modified":"2022-09-29T13:33:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T12:33:00","slug":"energy-performance-certificate-what-you-should-know-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clooper.com\/blog\/energy-performance-certificate-what-you-should-know-about-it","title":{"rendered":"Energy Performance Certificate: What You Should Know About It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Energy Performance Certificate is usually presented as a colour-coded property ranking report ranging from one to one hundred.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A typical Energy Performance Certificate<\/a> (EPC)\u00a0is divided into two sections: energy efficiency and environmental impact (CO2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is usually required by law for all buildings, whether rented or sold\/newly constructed. As a result, if you are renting a property, you should inquire as to whether it has an EPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPCs must be performed by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor<\/em>. This person will examine factors such as the wall, floor, and roof insulation; boiler efficiency; and even the type of light bulb used in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are usually valid for ten years and can be used by landlords for multiple tenancies if the property has an E or higher rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scale runs from dark green A (92-100) to red G (1-20). A is the most energy efficient with the lowest operating costs, and G is the least energy efficient with the highest operating costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The scale runs from A (92-100) to G (1-20), with A representing the most environmentally friendly with lower CO2 emissions and G representing the least environmentally friendly with higher CO2 emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information in an EPC is mainly intended to make homes more environmentally friendly. It also includes the following:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n