An Online Guide To Energy Performance Certificate

This article gives you all the information you need to know about energy performance certificate. Energy performance certificates are always necessary for landlords. This kind of certificate is required for both domestic as well as commercial purpose. There are several different kinds of EPC, including the residential EPC, display EPC and the commercial EPC. All EPCs must be issued by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).

In an EPC survey the DEA will be looking at 5 main elements as follows:

·         How the property is constructed

·         How the space is heated

·         How the water is heated

·         How the property is lighted

·         What ventilation systems are in place

The certificates are delivered with in 48 hours of inspection. The Energy Efficiency rating is classified from A - G, A of course is the best and G is the worse, and at the present time the average U.K. rating is E. Rating is important because it will help you decide the price of the house. It will also increase the value of you building. A better rated EPC statement will give an impetus to the cost of the building premise. One can save a lot of money by having a better rated certificate. Along with each certificate there should also be a recommendation of what can be done to improve the buildings energy efficiency and a comparison in place with buildings of the same type. Once the energy consumption is reduced, the amount of carbon dioxide being emitted is automatically curbed.

EPC is made compulsory for all property owners. It has been made compulsory from 1st October 2008 and is a lawful necessity to provide all new lodgers in England and Wales. These certificates are not valid for any building that is not for personal use. These types of certificates are valid only for 10 years. This certificate is given to the house owner by a certified Energy Assessor. 

If you are not aware of all these things then you can even consult the letting agents present in your area. They can give you great suggestions in improving your rates in the energy performance certificates. The best way is to look on the Internet for agents in your local area that cover the specific type of building needing a certificate and also look for any special requirements such as using air conditioning, as these have extra requirements and need specialist advisors.