As a homeowner, after 1^st August 2007, you will need an energy assessment to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) as part of the Home Information Pack to sell your home. The Energy Performance Certificate tells prospective buyers about the energy efficiency and environmental performance of a home.

The certificate includes the date, construction and location of the house, and relevant fittings (heating systems, insulation or double glazing, for example) in accordance with the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

The EPC is similar to the certificates now provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. Its purpose is to record how energy-efficient a property is as a building. The certificate will provide a rating of the property from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient.

The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (C02) emissions - the higher the rating, the less impact it has on the environment. The energy-efficiency rating is a measure of a home's overall efficiency. The higher the rating, the more energy-efficient the home is, and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be. The average property in the UK is currently in bands D-E for both ratings.

Energy Performance Certificate | Domestic Energy Assessors