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Improving your home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating not only reduces your energy bills, but also increases the value of your property and lowers your carbon footprint.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) measures the energy efficiency of your home, ranging from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It assesses your energy use, insulation, heating system, and carbon emissions. A higher EPC rating makes your property more attractive to buyers and tenants.
A good EPC rating is typically in the A to C range. Homes with higher ratings are more energy-efficient, leading to lower utility costs and a reduced carbon footprint. Many buyers and renters look for properties with a C rating or above to ensure lower energy expenses.
To get an EPC, you need to hire a qualified domestic energy assessor who will evaluate your property’s energy performance. The assessment covers insulation, windows, lighting, energy sources, and more. The assessor will then issue a certificate which is valid for 10 years.
Insulation should be used anywhere that heat can escape. Many modern homes will already have wall insulation, but older houses may need this upgrading. Some people opt for insulation that covers the surface of the wall, especially those who live in homes without cavity walls. Insulating your doors and windows is also important to keep heat inside your home.
Properly insulating your home can add as many as 20 points to your EPC rating, and could help you save up to £200 per year.
Traditional light bulbs turn a lot of the electricity they use into heat energy. This is energy you are paying for that’s essentially wasted! Modern LED light bulbs use between 80 – 90% less energy than traditional bulbs.
LED light bulbs can save you up to £160 per year on bills, and each one you have will boost your EPC rating a few points.
Upgrading your windows can be a big investment, but it is essential to saving money on energy and heating bills. There are even options for listed buildings and properties in conservation areas, where the original windows cannot be changed.
Installing better windows can add 5-10 points to your EPC, and could save around £140 a year on your heating bills.
Installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on your home allows you to generate renewable energy, helping reduce your reliance on the grid and saving you money on your energy bills, as well as improving your home’s EPC.
A solar system could add up to 25% to the value of your home. A full solar PV system with home battery storage could add up to 15 points to your EPC rating – which could even move you up to a higher category!
We’re proud to be MCS accredited solar PV and home battery storage installers. Get in touch today to see how we can help you improve the EPC of your home with a Qcells solar system.
