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What is an EPC?
EPC – Energy Performance Certificates have been introduced
by the government following an EU Directive to improve energy efficiency
in buildings.
In Northern Ireland the certificate will be phased in as follows:
| Residential
Sales |
30
June 2008 |
| New
Builds |
30
Sept 2008 |
| Residential
Lettings |
31
Dec 2008 |
| Commercial Sales and
Lettings |
31
Dec 2008 |
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The certificate is broadly speaking similar to certificates found
on many domestic appliances. Buildings are rated A – G with
an A rating being very efficient, resulting in lower fuel bills.
All ratings are calculated using a standard software package developed
in conjunction with the government. The ratings are based on efficiency
only and do not take into account how a building is used by occupiers.
The certificate also shows environmental impact by indicating
the CO2 emissions.
The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall
efficiency of a home. The higher the rating the more energy efficient
the home is and the lower the fuel bills will be.
The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's
impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
The higher the rating the less impact it has on the environment.
[ Click here to view
a
Full Energy Performance Certificate ]
If you have any questions regarding this example certificate or
your own certificate after inspection please contact
our office.
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