EPC - Energy Performance Certificates

R.B. Grant Electrical Contractors supply EPC – Energy Performance Certificates for domestic properties throughout Scotland.

An EPC is required when a property is constructed, sold or rented. This includes homes, public sector and business premises. Each requires an EPC that will remain valid for ten years.

The EPC examines the following:

• Loft insulation
• Boiler
• Hot water tank
• Radiators
• Windows (double glazing)

An EPC contains the following information on a property:

• Energy use and energy cost for a property
• Current levels of carbon dioxide emissions
• Energy efficiency of the dwelling at present (current)
• Efficiency if the cost effective measures were implemented in future (potential)
• Recommendations on how to reduce energy use and energy bills
• Energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)

Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

• Domestic EPC’s are required when selling or letting a domestic property
• Valid for 10 years
• A valid EPC only requires to be upgraded if you have made improvements to the property (required for sale/rental)

R.B. Grant are not a Green Deal accredited installer