How to get an energy performance certificate
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, energy performance certificates are issued by accredited domestic energy assessors (DEA). So, to get an EPC, you’ll first need to find an assessor to review your home’s energy efficiency.
The easiest way to find a DEA is to use the gov.uk website’s find an assessor tool.
Once you’ve chosen an assessor and arranged for them to visit your home, they will complete a thorough evaluation to measure the property’s energy efficiency and reveal where energy is being lost. This usually includes reviewing insulation, boiler and heating systems, and windows in all rooms and spaces. The age and construction of your home are also factored into the overall rating.
Domestic assessments usually take between 45 minutes and 2 hours, but it depends on the size of your property.
Later, the assessor will calculate your home’s energy efficiency and issue your EPC via an online link. Along with a grade, the EPC will also include estimated energy costs for your home, providing a valuable overview of how you could reduce your energy bills.
If you live in Scotland, only a select number of government-approved organisations can issue EPCs. You can find the full list of approved EPC organisations on the Scottish EPC Register here.