Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's)

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) give information on how energy efficient the property is and also its environmental impact rating, further information in the report describes how to make it more energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. All homes sold or rented require an EPC and all non-domestic detached buildings larger than 50 square metres now require a commercial EPC if the internal climate is conditioned either by a form of heating or cooling.

Feather Smailes Scales Surveyors Harrogate are fully accredited to deliver Energy Performance Certificates and provide them for property owners, solicitors and estate agents.

For more information contact Guy Lythe on 01423 534192 or email: surveys@fss4property.co.uk.

Energy use and carbon dioxide emissions

EPCs carry ratings that compare the current energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions with potential figures that your home could achieve. Potential figures are calculated by estimating what the energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions would be if energy saving measures were put in place.

The rating measures the energy and carbon emission efficiency of your home using a grade from 'A' to 'G'. An 'A' rating is the most efficient, while 'G' is the least efficient. The average efficiency grade to date is 'D'. All homes are measured using the same calculations, so you can compare the energy efficiency of different properties.

Around 27 per cent of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions come from domestic homes. Carbon dioxide contributes to climate change.

The recommendation report

EPCs also provide a detailed recommendation report showing what you could do to help reduce the amount of energy you use and your carbon dioxide emissions. The report lists:

• Suggested improvements, like fitting loft insulation
• Possible cost savings per year, if the improvements are made
• How the recommendations would change the energy and carbon emission rating of the property
• Detailed estimates of potential energy use, carbon dioxide emissions and fuel costs

More information on Energy Performance Certificates.

Feather Smailes Scales can provide an Energy Performance Certificate from £65.00 + VAT. Please contact Guy Lythe on 01423 534192 or email surveys@fss4property.co.uk and we will be happy to arrange a quote.