Energy Performance Certificate recommendations

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) makes recommendations and this is becoming more widely familiar as the EPBD legislation is becoming further understood and implemented. HIP-Consultant.co.uk welcomes the national EPC awareness campaign that is currently running and feel this can only help promote the significance and importance of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Once the Domestic Energy Assessment has taken place and the Energy Performance Certificate has been issued, for example within the Home Information Pack (HIP); the EPC recommendations are being looked at by the new owners of the related property and are increasingly making improvements based upon this section of the EPC.

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Stop the press !!! There is financial help available if you’re planning to make energy saving improvements to your home. They are now more widespread than before and apply to most peoples’ circumstances to some degree. These financial incentives are being offered by various parties including the Government, energy suppliers and local authorities. The grants available are for assistance in implementing energy saving measures in your home.

Not all grants are available in all areas though they can include help with the following:

What measures do you want to take to improve your home? Select ‘All’ to see all the opportunities available.

• Cavity wall insulation
• Loft insulation and draught proofing
• Heating
• Appliances
• Energy Saving Light Bulbs
• Renewables
• Radiator Panels

The energy saving trust offer a useful tool to help search for energy saving grants in your area. However, If you would prefer to talk to an Energy Saving Trust advisor in your area, freephone 0800 512 012.

The Energy Peformance Certificate highlights which improvements will have what benefit to your homes’ energy efficiency and approximated cost savings.

HIP-Consultant.co.uk provide comprehensive Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates services. The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) can be undertaken without selling your home if you choose and can be a useful tool in reducing your energy consumption and bills.

Many properties built between 1930 and 1980 were constructed with two outer walls and a cavity between the two. Insulating this cavity can lead to savings of £130-£160 on your fuel bill each year. Up to 25% of your heating costs could be escaping through your roof. It´s quick and easy to install loft insulation and draught proofing in your home and you can even carry out the work yourself to make further savings. There are a range of energy efficient appliances available which can help you save energy, money and the environment. An energy saving light bulb can save you up to £100 during its lifetime and will last up to 12 times longer than a conventional bulb. There are a variety of technologies available which produce energy from natural sources, such as the sun, or continually replaceable sources, such as crops. They reduce our reliance on fossil fuels for power.