Energy Performance Certificates, a key part of Home
Information Packs, tell you how energy efficient a home is on a scale of A-G.
The most efficient homes, which should have the lowest fuel bills, are in band
A.
The Certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the
home has on the environment. Better-rated homes should have less impact through
carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
The average property in the UK is in bands D-E for both ratings. The Certificate
includes recommendations on ways to improve the home's energy efficiency to save
you money and help the environment.
Most sellers of newly built homes will
have to provide a predicted assessment of the energy efficiency of the property,
but a full Energy Performance Certificate should be provided to the buyer when
the home is completed.
