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Energy Performance Certificates

Landlords for Residential Properties must make available an Energy Performance Certificate for all NEW or PROSPECTIVE tenants.

Energy Performance Certificates must be available for prospective buyers for all home sales.

By choosing to rent or buy a home that has a high rating on its Energy Performance Certificate you will waste less money on your heating bills.  The Energy Performance Certificate will also give specific advice as to what measures can be taken to increase the energy efficiency of the home.

The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) have produced a Guidance booklet for both Tenants and Landlords regarding Energy Performance Certificates. 

If you are going to sell or rent a home, you will need to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).  However, you may find it beneficial, either before you hire a qualified Energy Inspector, or just to save more money on your energy bills, to carry out a FREE Home Energy Check.  the Energy Saving Trust offers the opportunity to order one to be done for your home.   You can also call 0800 512 012 to order a Home Energy Check (HEC) or just for general advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

When you're ready to instruct an Energy Assessor, you can get a list of local Assessors : List of Local Energy Assessors.  On this page you simply put in your post code and it will give you a list of 20 local inspectors.

For any further queries, contact the Community Climate Change Coordinator on 023 8068 8274.