Energy performance certificate

An energy performance certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency and environmental impact of your property. It is rated on a scale from A to G (A the most efficient and G the least efficient). From the 1 April 2018 there is now a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to normally have a minimum energy performance rating of E on an energy performance certificate (EPC).

Current running costs for heating, hot water and lighting and a list of recommended energy-saving improvements are shown on the certificate.

Apply for an energy performance certificate

You can get an energy performance certificate from an accredited domestic energy assessor.

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Help and advice

Energy Saving Trust provides impartial information on home energy efficiency and can advise you on any grants and offers that may be available to help you with the costs of installing measures.

Information on GOV.UK on landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.

Find out more, contact our Private Sector Housing team:

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