An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, shows how energy efficient a property is, as well as how energy efficient it could be. The certificate contains a lot of information on how a property can be improved and how you can go about doing this. Here are some things you can learn from your EPC.

Energy Efficiency Rating

The Energy Efficiency Rating shows how efficient the property was at the time the certificate was issued. You’ll see a rating somewhere between A and G. The most energy efficient home would have an A rating, whilst the worst possible score is G. The average rating for a property in England and Wales is D. The higher the rating, the lower your fuel bills are likely to be.

The EPC will also show you the potential Energy Efficiency Rating for the property. This shows you how much better the performance could be if you carried out all the recommended improvements.

The Energy Efficiency Rating is particularly important for landlords as you are not normally allowed to rent out a property with an F or G rating.