An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is an essential document that clearly explains a building’s energy efficiency and environmental impact. Whether you’re selling, renting, or improving your property, an EPC is a legal requirement that helps determine your home’s energy rating and highlights areas for improvement. Being well-prepared for an EPC assessment with a checklist saves…
In today’s era of increasing environmental consciousness and energy efficiency, understanding and optimising the energy performance of buildings has become more crucial than ever. But what exactly is an EPC, and why is it so important? An EPC is a document that assesses the energy efficiency of a property, providing valuable insights into how much…
Improving the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of a flat is not only beneficial for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, but it can also lead to lower energy bills and increased comfort for residents. Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, there are several effective strategies that can be implemented to enhance…
What does an EPC Assessment Involve? An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) measures the energy efficiency of residential properties and rates it on a sliding scale depending on how efficient it is. Ratings are from A-G with A being the most efficient and G being the least. If you’re looking to sell or rent your home,…
Are you embarking on a construction project in the UK? It’s crucial to understand the ins and outs of building regulations compliance. Compliance ensures that your buildings are safe, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. In the UK, there are several key regulations in the Approved Document for building regulation in England you need to be aware…
Introduced in 2007, Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) are a measure of the energy efficiency of a building, with ratings scaled between A (very efficient) – G (inefficient). Domestic, privately leased buildings that require an EPC are also subject to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Although mandatory by law for the construction, sale or leasing of…
When it comes to new home development, sustainability, energy efficiency and eco friendly housing is now one of the most important factors to home buyers. With homes being the cause of a large proportion of carbon emissions, the government is introducing even more schemes to ensure that new build homes are as environmentally friendly and…
With energy efficiency becoming a huge focus for the UK government, homeowners and businesses are increasingly looking for ways to not only save money on energy costs, but to help reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. Businesses of all sizes tend to use more energy throughout the day, whether you work in an office and…
With climate change becoming a more prominent issue that is being discussed around the world and the UK government putting in place measures to reduce carbon emissions, assessing your carbon footprint is extremely important. Homes are some of the worst offenders for producing harmful emissions that contribute to climate change, so doing your bit to…
If you’re constantly feeling draughts of cold or warm air in your home and that some rooms struggle to maintain a regular temperature, then there’s a very good chance that you have an air leak. Whilst this is quite a common issue and can be simple to fix, it can have a negative impact on…
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