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What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

Introduction EPCs are a widely used measure of the energy performance of buildings in the residential, commercial, and public sectors and are a key tool in promoting energy performance improvements in buildings. Since their introduction in 2007, EPCs have been required when a property is constructed or offered for sale or let.

What is an EPC & how does it work?

The EPC acts as an enabling tool supporting actions across a range of areas working to improve the energy performance of buildings.

Why did we update the EPC format?

We said we would update the EPC format to include more up-to-date information about government policies which rely on an EPC rating, such as PRS Regulations and government EPC targets.

What are EPC ratings used for?

For example, EPC ratings are used as the basis for energy efficiency targets, for regulatory requirements such as minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for the private rented sector (PRS) and as an eligibility requirement for funding, such as in the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF).

What is the energy performance of buildings (EPB) regime?

The Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime was introduced in phases from 2007, with the goal of improving the energy efficiency of buildings, reducing their carbon emissions and lessening the impact of climate change. Relevant legislation is the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 (“EPB Regulations”).

What is the EPC Action Plan Progress Report?

1. Executive summary This EPC action plan progress report provides an update on the progress made to deliver the actions detailed in the EPC action plan (‘the Plan’), published in September 2020. The Plan set out a series of 35 actions following a call for evidence on Energy Performance Certificates (‘EPCs’) that was launched in July 2018.

Improving Energy Performance Certificates: action plan

Outline of unique EPC and O&M considerations, with implications on the design, installation, …

Changes to EPCs and how these impact on farmers

In its bid to become carbon net zero by 2050, the UK government is tightening the rules around Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). EPCs grade a property''s energy …

Can replacing old storage heaters with new, efficient electric …

I''ve actually just found the EPC (thought I''d have to get one done myself) and it says: ''Fan assisted storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder'' would get us to a D62. …

How EPCs can command the growing energy storage market

By Dhruv Patel, senior VP of renewable energy and storage, McCarthy Building Companies Last year was a standout for energy storage. U.S. installations of advanced …

China Battery Energy Storage System Report 2024

Ahead and heading into a new era for new energy, it is expected that China''s energy storage capacity and its BESS capacity in particular will grow at a CAGR rate of 44% between 2023 and 2027. Finally, BESS …

Planning for solar farms and battery storage solutions

the proposal allows for continued agricultural use where applicable and/or encourages biodiversity improvements around arrays. See also a speech by the Minister for Energy and Climate …

How the impending changes to MEES will affect rural estates

On 1 April 2023 it will become unlawful to continue to let commercial properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of lower than E, bringing them into line with domestic …

The role of energy storage in achieving SDG7: An ...

that the stationary storage estimates by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) towards the end of 2021 were about 1 TWh by 20302, ... A World Bank ESMAP report5 on energy storage …

Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime

Government is committed to reforming the Energy Performance of Buildings regime to provide a system which: provides homeowners and tenants with accurate …

SolarPower Europe releases new guidelines for agrivoltaics

SolarPower Europe''s new guidelines for agrivoltaics are designed to support project developers, scientific institutions, and policymakers in developing agrivoltaic schemes. …

Q & A on EPC rules for non-domestic property

Since 2018 it has been unlawful to grant a new tenancy, including renewing an agreement, unless the property has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E or above. However, the rules tightened from 1 …

Q & A on EPC rules for non-domestic property

Since 2018 it has been unlawful to grant a new tenancy, including renewing an agreement, unless the property has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E or …

Improving Energy Performance Certificates: action plan

Actions delivered to date include updating EPCs to include current information about government policy which relies on an EPC rating; a new format for the EPC which …

Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime

The consultation outlines proposed reforms to enhance the building energy …

Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime

The consultation outlines proposed reforms to enhance the building energy performance regime in five critical areas: updating EPC metrics, refining requirements for …

MEES and EPC rules – three common questions answered

Following the government''s consultation earlier this year, and the likelihood that by 2025 let domestic properties will have to have an EPC rating of at least a C, it is anticipated that the …

Energy Performance Certificate: In-Depth Guide

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency of a domestic dwelling. Following assessment, properties are rated on a scale. A is the highest rating, meaning the property is highly energy-efficient and G is the …

Changes to EPCs and how these impact on farmers

In its bid to become carbon net zero by 2050, the UK government is tightening the rules around Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). EPCs grade a property''s energy efficiency and carbon emission from …

Considerations around the Energy Performance Certificate and ...

The current Energy Performance Certificate ("EPC") requirements are set out in regulations from 2008, and provide information on how energy efficient a building …

Agrisolar Best Practice Guidelines Version 2

Outline of unique EPC and O&M considerations, with implications on the design, installation, and operation of both the solar system, and the agricultural process.

Summary of Global Energy Storage Market Tracking (Q2 2023) — …

Figure 5: Trend of average bid price in energy storage system and EPC (2023.H1, unit: CNY/kWh) About Global Energy Storage Market Tracking Report. Global …

Energy rating for rural properties

An EPC considers how a property, and its hot water supply, is heated, how this heat is stored and controlled. The certificate provides an energy rating for each property, …

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

high heat retention storage heaters and correct data entry. We also look at the RdSAP 10 specification in preparation for next year . We will summarise the recent changes in …

EPC Projects for Solar Energy & Battery Storage

We are now taking renewable energy one step further with the addition of Agrivoltaics, the use of land for both agriculture and solar photovoltaic energy generation. By allowing working lands …