11th June and 26th October updates - Energy Performance Certificates

Under the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, EPCs will be introduced in phases from 6th April 2008.

For the revised phasing for the introduction of EPCs, click here

• Domestic Energy Assessors calculate EPCs for existing homes that require a HIP.
• Properties sold off plan that need a HIP will need a Predicted Energy Assessment.  The PEA can be calculated by your SAP assessor, using the SAP rating required as part of Building Regs. 
• When physically complete, the property will need a full EPC.  Building Control need a copy of the EPC before they can grant final certification.  Also, the EPC should replace the PEA in the HIP if the property is still on the market.

The EPC must be attached to the Estate Agents Sales particulars or the asset rating must be included within the particulars. The asset rating is a numerical indicator of the established amount of energy needed for standardised use of the building. We have asked CLG to clarify whether this applies to New Build.

An EPC will be valid for up to 10 years.  They can be used in a HIP if less than 12 months old at the first point of marketing the property.

The EPC, and the data used to produce it, must be entered onto a national register, operated by Landmark.