An Energy Performance Certificate is part of a Home Information Pack.

The certificates are commissioned by the seller (or their agent) from an accredited Energy Assessor, who visits the property to collect the relevant data and creates the certificate.

This data includes the date, construction and location of the house and relevant fittings (heating systems, insulation or double glazing, for example).

Why is the certificate important?

See also on our site

What's in a Pack? > Compulsory Items > EPCs
Energy Performance Certificates are a compulsory part of the Pack

External links

Energy Performance of Buildings
Key info from the Communities and Local Government site

The Energy Saving Trust
Advice on saving energy, improving your home and accessing grants

Climate Challenge
Information on the Government's Climate Change Communication Initiative

The European Commission
Information on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Environment and Greener Living
Section about green issues on the Directgov site