Why You Need an EPC & How to Read It

Why get an EPC?

The EPC gives a clear overview of your home’s energy performance: annual consumption, energy class, CO2 emissions… This information can be easily shared with buyers or tenants, providing transparency and highlighting the value of your property.

What do you need to pay attention to:

• Energy consumption of your home: Shows how much energy your house or apartment uses each year, helping you anticipate future energy bills.

• Energy class (A to G): A clear ranking indicating your home’s efficiency, from the most efficient (A) to the least efficient (G).

• CO2 emissions and environmental impact: The certificate reveals your home’s ecological footprint, helping you understand its effect on the environment.

• Issued by a certified professional: An official expert performs the assessment, ensuring reliable and legally recognized information.

• Valid for 10 years and legally required: If you already have an EPC for your home, make sure it is still valid as it has a validity of 10 years.

Benefits for homeowners

• Plan renovations effectively: The EPC identifies the least efficient areas of your home, such as insulation, heating, or windows. This allows you to prioritize improvements that will have the biggest impact on energy use and costs.

• Improve comfort: An energy-efficient home isn’t just cheaper to run. It’s more comfortable. Proper insulation, modern heating, and quality windows maintain stable temperatures, reduce drafts, and create a cozy living environment year-round.

In short, the EPC is not just a legal obligation, it is a powerful tool to understand your home, anticipate costs, and enhance comfort.

We work with reliable external EPC assessors to carry out your certificate. Contact us to arrange your EPC and get all the information you need.