Energy Performance Certificate

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) informs you how energy efficient a property is on a scale of A–G. The most efficient properties will have the lowest fuel bills and will be in band A.

The certificate will also inform you as to the scale of A-G about the impact the property has on the environment. Again, the higher the band the less impact through carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

On average most property in the UK will be in bands D-E for both ratings. The Certificate will include recommendations on ways to improve the properties energy efficiency enabling you to save money and help reduce the impact on the environment.

The Energy Assessment carried out on your property will look at a number of elements that go into defining the RdSAP assessment.

These elements consist of; the age of the property, foot print of the property, wall construction, roof construction, windows, heating system ventilation system, insulation, extensions to the property and the fuel being used.

We will also take photographs of the above key elements to confirm our findings. This data is then entered into RdSAP system which calculates the energy rating for the property and produces the Energy Performance Certificate. The EPC is then lodged onto the Government website and viewed by a secure reference number (RRN)

10 Low Cost Tips to Save

1. Turn your heating down, by reducing your thermostat by 10 degrees Celsius which will reduce your heating bills
2. Insulation of your loft to 250mm will keep the heat in your home longer, paying for itself within 2-3 years
3. At night, draw the curtains to stop heat being lost through the windows.
4. Turn all your equipment off rather than leave them on standby. Equipment left on standby can use up to 20% of the energy it would you if it was left on.
5. Energy efficient light bulbs us 1/5th of the energy of a traditional light bulb and can last up to 10 times longer
6. Fit a correctly fitted lagging jacket around your hot water cylinder, enabling your water to stay hotter, longer. This should pay for itself within 2-3 months.
7. When you purchase new white goods, look at its efficiency and try to buy “A” rated equipment.
8. Think about those old drafts you may have and fit draft exclusion around the door or windows.
9. Switch lights off in rooms that are not being used.
10. Heat the amount of water you need in an electric kettle, don’t fill it to the top.

These are all low cost tips that can go to make your home energy bills that must cheaper.

The Choice Is Yours!