Energy performance certificates were introduced
in 2007, forming part of home information packs (HIPs)
which were launched in the same year.  HIPs were
suspended in 2010, but EPCs remain a legal
requirement for properties sold or rented.  
EPCs are also required in connection with certain
energy saving improvements such as solar panel
installations, heat pumps, biomass boilers etc.

Estate Agents' property adverts always quote the energy
rating (an A-G scale) but the full EPC contains a 
great deal more information:

- Energy costs over three years
- Summary of the property, construction, insulation
   & heating
- Recommendations for energy saving measures
- Likely savings as a result of installing these measures

In October 2020 the Government changed the way that EPCs are displayed online, moving the EPC database to the Gov.uk website.  A consequence of this change saw the removal of downloadable pdf documents.  Therefore the on-screen EPC accessed via the link emailed by the energy assessor is the actual EPC.  Printed copies of the EPC are not provided.
 
I am accredited to provide EPCs by Elmhurst Energy

See my fee scale here.    Please note that my EPC prices have increased from mid 2025.  The reason for this is explained in Section 10 of my Frequently asked Questions section here.


EXTERNAL LINKS to further information about EPCs

EPC's are publicly available and can be downloaded at EPCregister.com

Gov.uk - buying or selling your home

Energy Saving Trust