What Are Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)?
Understanding Energy Ratings and Why They Matter
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is an official document that shows how energy-efficient a property is.
It provides a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and includes recommendations on how to improve energy performance and reduce running costs.
At EPC Lancashire, we make the EPC process simple, fast, and fully compliant with government standards — helping homeowners, landlords, and businesses across Lancashire stay informed and legally covered.
⚡ What an EPC Tells You
An EPC provides key insights into your property’s energy use and carbon emissions.
It includes:
- ✅ An Energy Efficiency Rating — graded from A to G, based on the property’s construction, heating systems, and insulation.
- ✅ Estimated Energy Costs — an overview of your property’s potential running costs.
- ✅ Recommendations for Improvement — practical ways to make your property more efficient and save money.
- ✅ Environmental Impact Rating — showing your property’s estimated carbon dioxide emissions.
🏠 Who Needs an EPC?
You are legally required to have a valid EPC when:
- Selling a property
- Renting out a property to tenants
- Constructing a new building
- Renewing a tenancy agreement
EPCs are valid for 10 years and must be made available to potential buyers or tenants before marketing a property.
📄 How EPCs Are Carried Out
One of our qualified Domestic or Commercial Energy Assessors will visit your property to record details such as:
- Wall, floor, and roof insulation
- Heating systems and thermostats
- Double glazing and lighting types
- Building materials and layout
Using specialist government-approved software, we generate your official EPC report, typically delivered within 24–48 hours.
🌿 Why EPCs Are Important
- Save Money — Find out where your energy is being wasted and reduce bills.
- Increase Property Value — Homes with better EPC ratings attract more buyers and tenants.
- Stay Compliant — Avoid fines by meeting legal requirements.
- Help the Environment — Lower your property’s carbon footprint through practical energy improvements.
🧭 EPC Ratings Explained
| Rating | Description | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| A | Most efficient | Dark green |
| B | Very efficient | Green |
| C | Above average | Light green |
| D | Average | Yellow |
| E | Below average | Orange |
| F | Poor | Light red |
| G | Very poor | Dark red |
Most UK homes fall between C and E, but even small improvements can make a big difference to comfort, cost, and sustainability.
📅 Book Your EPC in Lancashire Today
Getting an EPC is quick, affordable, and essential.
At EPC Lancashire, we provide professional assessments for both domestic and commercial properties — with clear results, fast turnaround, and expert advice.
📞 Call: 0751 813 5361
📧 Email: johnpaulhood2015@gmail.com