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What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) tell you how energy efficient a home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient homes - which should have the lowest fuel bills - are in band A.

The Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the property has on the environment. Better-rated homes should have less impact through carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The average property in the UK is in bands D-E for both ratings. The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) includes recommendations on ways to improve the home's energy efficiency to save you money and help the environment.

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is based upon an assessment of the property carried out by a licensed Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).

The domestic energy assessment involves:

• Establishing the age and construction method of the property.
• Measuring floor and wall areas of the property.
• Looking at heating systems including the boiler, heat emmitters and controls.
• Identifying existing cavity wall and loft insulation.
• Identifying any alternative heating (e.g. solar) and energy-efficient products (e.g. energy saving light bulbs).

The assessor will collect specific data on the property as outlined by the Government (RdSAP methodology). This data is then used to produce the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

The specific information collected by the domestic energy assessor (DEA) includes:

Heating efficiency

The domestic energy assessor (DEA) will evaluate the boiler or the main heating system:

• The manufacturer of the boiler.
• The model if the boiler has a brand name.
• The type of boiler you have, i.e. whether it is combi, condensing, non-condensing or a back boiler.

We will also look at the heating controls within the system for e.g. the thermostat, timer and radiator valves. This enable us to evaluate the energy efficiency of the combined heating system.

Insulation efficiency

The domestic energy assessor (DEA) will evaluate the types of insulation installed in your property. Existing insulation is measured and compared
against current standards:

• Loft insulation - The average depth of loft insulation is measured.
• Cavity wall insulation - The existing cavity wall is examined externally, either visually or by looking inside the cavity to determine whether insulation is present.
• Double glazing - The doors and windows will be checked for double glazing.

Based on the domestic energy assessment by Orchard’s licensed domestic energy assessors (DEA) an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be issued.

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) also shows ways to reduce your energy consumption and carbon footprint. These are often low cost measures which can be easily achieved with minimal cost, effort or disruption.

If you are a Landlord and need an EPC please contact Orchard Property Services for further information and to find out the latest and most competitive EPC quote

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