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Are you looking to save energy at home or thinking of installing renewables?

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Energy from natural resources such as wind, the sun, and water is harnessed through technology, ensuring the continuous replenishment of energy stores. Instead of purchasing all your energy from suppliers, you can install renewable technology for self- generation.
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If you're considering a home renewables system, ensure your home is as energy efficient as possible. This will help you get the most out of your new system. Think about insulating your property wherever you can and using your appliances, lighting and water more efficiently.
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Once you've considered which technology would best suit your home and your needs, you can research the options more thoroughly. Weigh up the available products, their costs, the size of systems and any special requirements for installation.

EPC Calculator

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Examining the property's EPC is one of the initial steps for buying or selling a home. It's even useful if you're not planning a move and want to improve your home's energy performance and save on bills (who doesn't want to do this?) First and foremost, to calculate an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), you need a qualified assessor to assess your home. They will then look at many key areas of your home that will give them an idea of how much and how energy is used within the property.

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These areas can include the following:

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  • Checking if the heating and water system is efficient, i.e. boiler make and model

  • Checking there is sufficient insulation in walls, floor and roof

  • What type of glazing are in the windows?

  • Even what light bulbs are fitted

  • How airtight the building is 
     

As they progress through the property, they will allocate a score for each section, depending on the efficiency and condition of the areas. From this, they will calculate the energy efficiency score, which will provide the EPC rating for the property.
 

Below is a breakdown of the points system and how each tier is scored:

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  • A Rating = 92-100 SAP Point

  • B Rating = 81-91 SAP Points

  • C Rating = 69-80 SAP points

  • D Rating = 55-68 SAP points

  • E Rating = 39-54 SAP points

  • F Rating = 21-38 SAP points

  • G Rating = 1-20 SAP points
     

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Once this process is complete, you will be issued an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which will include both the environmental impact of your property and its energy efficiency. It will detail specific figures of your property, such as your average fuel costs and CO2 emissions, and a full summary. It will also provide information on improving your score and what measures you can take to achieve this.
 

This could include things such as:

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  • Upgrading your windows glazing

  • Increasing insulation levels in the walls, floor and roof

  • Improving your water and heating system, such as upgrading your boiler to a more efficient spec

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Find Governmental Finanical Support for Grants

Access various grants and schemes made available by the government or other awarding bodies. Some energy-saving solutions may be funded by current government programmes, your energy provider under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), regional programmes administered by your local authority or other organizations, or local programmes.

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