Implementation of Energy Performance Certificates in the Domestic Sector

Abstract:

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been a requirement on sale of all domestic property since December 2007 as part of the introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs). This report examines how this requirement has been implemented by those on the receiving end of the legislation – the software designers, the domestic energy assessors, the estate agents, the conveyancing solicitors and the householder. Bearing in mind the stated objectives of the EPC, the report then makes a number of recommendations for improving the operation of the scheme.

Publication Year:

2008

Publisher:

UKERC

DOI:

No DOI minted

Author(s):

Banks, N.