Why do I have to have an EPC?
f you're a home owner and you're interested to know why your house has to have an Energy Performance Certificate then please continue reading.
EPC's have been created as a result of the European Union Directive 2002/91/EC, which was inspired by the Kyoto Protocol. The aim of the Protocol is to cut back on energy consumption to address the ongoing ecological deterioration which is largely attributed to CO2 emissions.
The aim of the directive within Part 5 of the UK Housing Act 2004, was that all houses and buildings in UK should have EPCs (Energy Performance Certificate) by 2009.
Statistically, about 40% of UK 's energy consumption results directly from domestic use. Some of these factors are permanent features within homes and properties, such as lighting, heating and air-conditioning, and others are mobile, such as computers and televisions. The Energy performance certificates focus on the permanent energy consumers within the home.
The Energy Performance Certificate will not only give an estimation of the energy efficiency, but suggestions and recommendations are made accordingly to provide the necessary information to help improve the energy-efficiency of a home/building, and show home owners what measures may be funded via the Green Deal.
The certificate provides details about Energy Savings Trusts that might be able to assist house/property owners to access grants and/or discounts to carry out necessary improvement work.
If we succeed in reducing energy consumption, simultaneously it will cut down on carbon emissions. For this reason, EPCs not only help the home owner/renter to save money and energy, but also successfully contribute to the cause of environmental improvement.
EPC's have been created as a result of the European Union Directive 2002/91/EC, which was inspired by the Kyoto Protocol. The aim of the Protocol is to cut back on energy consumption to address the ongoing ecological deterioration which is largely attributed to CO2 emissions.
The aim of the directive within Part 5 of the UK Housing Act 2004, was that all houses and buildings in UK should have EPCs (Energy Performance Certificate) by 2009.
Statistically, about 40% of UK 's energy consumption results directly from domestic use. Some of these factors are permanent features within homes and properties, such as lighting, heating and air-conditioning, and others are mobile, such as computers and televisions. The Energy performance certificates focus on the permanent energy consumers within the home.
The Energy Performance Certificate will not only give an estimation of the energy efficiency, but suggestions and recommendations are made accordingly to provide the necessary information to help improve the energy-efficiency of a home/building, and show home owners what measures may be funded via the Green Deal.
The certificate provides details about Energy Savings Trusts that might be able to assist house/property owners to access grants and/or discounts to carry out necessary improvement work.
If we succeed in reducing energy consumption, simultaneously it will cut down on carbon emissions. For this reason, EPCs not only help the home owner/renter to save money and energy, but also successfully contribute to the cause of environmental improvement.
