How to get an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

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Getting an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

An EPC rating, or Energy Performance Certificate rating, gives you a general idea of how energy-efficient a property is. The EPC rating uses a scale from A–G, with A representing the most efficient and G standing for the least efficient. Energy Performance Certificates last for 10 years.

A higher energy efficient rating can give you a better return on your investment by adding value to your property. EPCs also give you recommendations on how you can improve your rating and show the money you could save if you do. Plus, EPC reports help prospective buyers or renters make informed choices. Low ratings mean energy bills will be higher than a property with a better rating.

For residents of Jersey

You will receive an EPC as part of a Home Energy Audit which is personalised for Jersey homes, funding of up to £150 per property is provided by the Government of Jersey towards the cost of a Home Energy Audit. A list of approved assessors is provided together with more information on the Governments website here:

Home Energy Audits (gov.je)

For residents of the Isle of Man

You will receive an EPC as part of a Manx Home Energy Audit as part of the Green Living Grant scheme. You can see if you meet the eligibility criteria here:

https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/green-living/

As signalled in the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s 2023 Department Plan, a new low carbon heating scheme for residents will launch in 2024 and will replace the GLGS. A phased closure of the scheme has commenced.

If you are not eligible for the Green Living Grant scheme you can still use the approved assessors to provide an EPC however there will be a cost and you should obtain several quotes before making a decision.

For residents of Guernsey

There are currently no EPC assessors in Guernsey.