Energy Performance Certificates Direct EPC Providers

The basic criteria for energy assessment include:

Building Construction
Age of construction
Number of windows and type
Volumetric calculation of all floors
Method of heating and controls used
Levels of insulation (lofts and walls)
Thermal properties of adjacent buildings
Heat losses
Fixed lighting efficiency
Renewable energy sources i.e. solar panels, domestic wind turbines for example.
The factors detailed above are noted, and, using computer software an overall rating can be obtained, together with recommendations for improvement where required.

From October 2008 it will be mandatory for an assessor to conduct a survey of the rented property for the production of an EPC. 

The landlord/owner of the property would bear the cost of the EPC. Estimates suggest that there are approx. 2.5 million homes in the rental sector which would be affected by this legislation.

When buildings are to be rented out, the landlord is responsible for ensuring a valid certificate is made available to all prospective tenants.

Validity & Issue Of Certificates

When the construction of a new building is completed, the builder or person responsible for the construction is responsible for obtaining the certificate and providing it to the owner.

An Energy Performance Certificate is only required when a building is constructed, sold or rented out. An EPC is valid for 10 years, except for sales of homes which are subject to the Home Information Pack. The EPC and recommendation report must be made available free of charge by the seller or a landlord to a prospective buyer or tenant at the earliest opportunity and no later than:

When any written information about the building is provided in response to a request for information received from the prospective buyer; or when a viewing is conducted; or

If neither of those occur, before entering into a contract to sell or let.

An energy performance certificate does not have to be made available if:

The seller believes that the prospective buyer or tenant is unlikely to have sufficient funds to purchase or rent the property or is not genuinely interested in buying or renting that type of property; or

The seller or landlord is unlikely to be prepared to sell or rent out the property to the prospective buyer or tenant.

In addition, please refer to EPC Frequently Asked Questions FAQs relating to Social Housing, Student Housing & Accommodation, and Housing in Multiple Occupation as a Guide to whether an EPC is required to be produced. For all other cases an EPC will almost certainly be required.

Timescale

Homes will require an EPC on rent from 1 October 2008.
Commercial buildings > 10000m2 will require an EPC on rent from 6 April 2008 and all remaining commercial buildings will require an EPC on rent from 1 October 2008.

Some types of property are exempt from HIPs and EPC’s see HIP Exemptions.

EPC Commercial Energy Performance Certificates - Further details about the implementation of display energy certificates for public buildings and Commercial, Industrial property and buildings.

What is a SAP Rating?
Find out more about the ratings system applied to residential property and home energy certificates, find ways to improve your energy rating for your house before an inspector visits your home. Simple measure can improve cost effective with a short payback time. Find out more about: cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and heating and boiler controls improvements.

How can I improve my rating?
Consider improvements to your property - Find out more about cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and heating and boiler controls improvements to your home, including energy saving tips and advice. If you are a commercial or business energy user find out more about switching your energy supplier for a cheaper rate at : Switch Energy Suppliers for Gas and Electricity. Also find out ways to reduce your energy costs for commercial energy users at Business Energy Saving

Carbon Footprint
Facts about your home's environmental impact

Snagging
New build property inspections defects checklist, applicable to new homes. Snagging inspectors help new home owners to get repairs and defects fixed by housing development builders.

HCR
Home Condition Report (HCR) - Property Sellers Information about optional Home Condition Reports

Commercial EPC Energy Performance Certificates - Further information about commercial property and buildings energy ratings sector.

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If you reside in Scotland and are looking for an EPC Energy Performance Certificate for property in this region there is a register of DEA Domestic Energy Assessors www.energyperformancecertificatesscotland.co.uk
Use an independent EPC provider for your estimate or quote for an Energy Certificate

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