An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) gives information on how to make your home more energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxcide omissions. All homes bought, sold or rented require an EPC.

An EPC is carried out by a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) and provides an energy efficiency rating for a property from 'A', representing the most energy efficient to 'G', representing the least energy efficient. It will also show the building's environmental impact by indicating its carbon dioxide emissions.

The recommendation report
EPCs also provide a detailed recommendation report showing what you could do to help reduce the amount of energy you use and your carbon dioxide emissions. The report lists:

 - Suggested improvements, like fitting loft insulation
 - Possible cost savings per year, if the improvements are made
 - How the recommendations would change the energy and carbon emission rating of the property

You don’t have to act on the recommendations in the recommendation report. However, if you decide to do so, it could make your property more attractive for sale or rent by making it more energy efficient.