An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that provides information about a property’s energy efficiency. It gives a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and includes recommendations for improving the property’s energy efficiency. In the UK, it is a legal requirement for an EPC to be available for all properties that […]
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Landlords – Improve efficiencies to attract new clients
Energy regulator Ofgem has recently announced that in its quarterly update to the energy price cap that its set to rise to an annual level of £4,279 in January 2023, but bill-payers remain protected under the government’s Energy Price Guarantee (EPG). The energy price cap level indicates how much consumers on their energy supplier’s […]
Do I need a EPC?
Do I need a EPC? The answer to this is YES if you are planning to lease or sell a domestic property in Wales. Potential buyers or renters will need to see an energy performance certificate in order to judge how efficient your property is, this is a legal requirement in Wales and in the […]
Had an EPC for 10 years of more, then it’s time for renewal!
The rules and regulations regarding Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are constantly being changed and updated in response to government policy decisions around the green agenda. The latest requirement for EPC ratings was changed in 2018, making it necessary for all new tenancies to require a minimum EPC rating of “E” or higher. What is […]
Wales has the highest number of homes with an EPC rating less than E
Wales has the highest number of homes with an EPC rating less than E, according to new research, most of which are in the more rural areas of Gwynedd, Anglesey and Ceredigion. A study by Rentround.com revealed that Gwynedd also has the fewest number of properties with an EPC rating of A-C. Government target While […]
Make it ‘E’ or Higher!
EPC’s should be at grade ‘E’ or Higher! Since April 1st 2020, most rental properties in Wales should have an Energy Performance Certificate displaying a rating of E or higher. If this is not the case, the property is likely failing to meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard requirements set by the UK Government. […]
Energy Bill Shock
What Are EPCs? The EPC or Energy Performance Certificate is a building’s official energy efficiency rating. The ratings range from A – the best – down to G – least efficient. If you are buying or selling a home on the market, then an EPC must be included in the sale documents, in addition […]
Save some future money by investing in your home’s energy efficiency now!
The energy bill gap between the most and least eco-friendly homes will widen to £3,250 a YEAR in the wake of energy price hikes set to occur this week. This is because Ofgem is increasing energy price caps by 54% on 1 April in response to wholesale costs increasing in the wake of the conflict […]
Halifax says 15 million homes could need energy efficiency improvements by 2035…
Winter has been mild…
Have you noticed lately that the weather has been unseasonably mild, we’ve had very few cold days or frosty nights, and that’s due to the ever encroaching effects of climate change. That’s why it’s more important than ever that your home is well insulated and energy efficient so that you too can do your part […]