The Energy Performance Certificate gives you a measure of your homes fuel cost based
on ‘standard occupancy’. It recommends energy efficiency measures that help you
reduce your fuel bills. The certificate shows you on a scale from A-G how energy efficient
your home is (similar to the ratings that exist for washing machines, fridges and new
cars). It also rates the CO2 emissions that your home produces. The ratings do not
penalise you for having a larger property as they take into account the size of the
property, (rating it in terms of an average square metre). The most efficient homes have
a band A rating although there are very few of them. The average property in the U.K. is
band D or E for both ratings. The ratings are based on the performance of the building
and its services, such as heating and lighting (rather than the domestic appliances within
it).
Changing the way we think about our energy use
Statistics show that only 12% of heat loss in an uninsulated property is lost through drafts
and ventilation. The other 88% is lost through the fabric of the building (i.e. the roof,
walls, windows and doors). Some energy saving measures can dramatically reduce that
heat loss with very little effort and money. For example, fitting 250mm thick loft insulation
could cut heat loss through the roof by about 30%. Likewise, having an uninsulated cavity
wall filled with blown fibre insulation could also produce a 30% reduction in heat loss
through the walls. Other recommendations may include low energy light bulbs, hot water
jackets for the water cylinder, upgrading heating system and its controls. The estimated
cost of the measures recommended will vary, so the certificate splits the
recommendations into 3 categories based on cost. Those that cost under £500, those
that could cost more than £500, and further measures that will help achieve the highest
possible ratings for the home but which could be expensive (typically taking more than
seven years to repay their cost in energy savings).
If you would like to know more about how the EPC is measured click here
If you would like to know more about how to prepare your home for an energy
performance inspection click here
on ‘standard occupancy’. It recommends energy efficiency measures that help you
reduce your fuel bills. The certificate shows you on a scale from A-G how energy efficient
your home is (similar to the ratings that exist for washing machines, fridges and new
cars). It also rates the CO2 emissions that your home produces. The ratings do not
penalise you for having a larger property as they take into account the size of the
property, (rating it in terms of an average square metre). The most efficient homes have
a band A rating although there are very few of them. The average property in the U.K. is
band D or E for both ratings. The ratings are based on the performance of the building
and its services, such as heating and lighting (rather than the domestic appliances within
it).
Changing the way we think about our energy use
Statistics show that only 12% of heat loss in an uninsulated property is lost through drafts
and ventilation. The other 88% is lost through the fabric of the building (i.e. the roof,
walls, windows and doors). Some energy saving measures can dramatically reduce that
heat loss with very little effort and money. For example, fitting 250mm thick loft insulation
could cut heat loss through the roof by about 30%. Likewise, having an uninsulated cavity
wall filled with blown fibre insulation could also produce a 30% reduction in heat loss
through the walls. Other recommendations may include low energy light bulbs, hot water
jackets for the water cylinder, upgrading heating system and its controls. The estimated
cost of the measures recommended will vary, so the certificate splits the
recommendations into 3 categories based on cost. Those that cost under £500, those
that could cost more than £500, and further measures that will help achieve the highest
possible ratings for the home but which could be expensive (typically taking more than
seven years to repay their cost in energy savings).
If you would like to know more about how the EPC is measured click here
If you would like to know more about how to prepare your home for an energy
performance inspection click here
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Energy Performance Certificates
| Registered Company No. 6506463 | V.A.T. no. 927 6938 72 | Email: info@energyreporter.co.uk | Call (0151) 727 5235 |
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