Why do I need one?

Why do I need one?

Mike Ockenden (Director General) gives expert video advice on: What is an Energy Performance Certificate?; Do I have to put electrical certificates in the pack? and more...

The government says you need an Energy Performance Certificate. But let's look at the bigger picture here. Twenty-seven percent of the carbon emissions in this country come from our homes. That's about twice as much as from our cars, for example. We have to find ways to reduce those carbon emissions, and the first step in that process is for people to be aware of how they can reduce their carbon emissions. And that's what the Energy Performance Certificate does. It doesn't just tell you how much carbon you consume and how environmentally friendly your house is or isn't, it actually gives you ways of improving it - simple, constructive recommendations on how to improve energy efficiency of the house, which either the seller or the buyer can decide to take out.