Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are a key part of this country’s strategy to reduce the 27 per cent of national carbon emissions that come from our homes.

The epc's produced are property specific using Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure (RDSAP).

The RDSAP expresses the energy efficiency of a dwelling as a number between 1 and 100 based on the annual heating, hot water and lighting costs per square metre of floor area under standard conditions.

The RDSAP is a non linear energy cost index - the higher the RDSAP rating the more efficient the home.
- Energy rating (RDSAP)
- Carbon rating
- Running cost indicators
- Improvement suggestions

The legislation for EPBD was laid before Parliament in March 2007 and is coming into force in a phased manner between 6 April 2007 and 4 January 2009.

From 1st August 2007, Energy Performance Certificates will be needed for the marketed sale of domestic homes as part of the Home Information Pack, check our info zone for details of future legislation that may affect you.