Energy Performance Certification
What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a record of the energy performance of a building. The energy efficiency rating is based on a scale of A to G, with A being the most efficient, and G the least efficient.
An EPC provides potential purchasers of a property with information regarding its energy performance, along with recommendations on possible improvements to increase the certification level.
The EPC is accompanied by a Recommendation Report highlighting ways in which the energy performance of the building can be improved, and the potential impact if recommendations are implemented.
Timetable for the introduction of EPCs in Scotland
Energy Performance Certificates are being introduced across the UK in response to The (EU) Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2002. The timetable for the introduction of EPCs in Scotland is as follows:
Category |
Date of Introduction (Scotland) |
New properties (on construction) |
May 2007 (already implemented) |
Sale (dwellings) |
1 December 2008 |
Sale (all other buildings) |
4 January 2009 |
Rental (dwelling & non dwellings) |
4 January 2009 |
Public buildings |
Must be on display by 4 January 2009 |