What are Energy Performance Certificates?
The purpose of the EPC is to provide information regarding the energy efficiency homes. The ratings on the certificate provides a measure its overall energy efficiency and environmental impact. The certificate also provides advice on measures that can be taken to further improve the energy efficiency, reduce the carbon emissions and hence reduce fuel bills.
"Our homes account for 27 per cent of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions contributing to global climate change. The introduction of the Energy Performance Certificate represents a very positive step forward. It means that for the first time people will be given the kind of user-friendly information they need to reduce both the environmental impact of their homes and their energy bills."
Paul King, UK Campaigns Director of the World Wildlife Fund
"A tree planted in the tropics saves over 3 times the Carbon of one planted in the UK. Capital EPC contributes a fee to A Greener Ethiopia for every EPC ordered"