Commercial EPCs, also known as Energy Performance Certificates must be obtained for every non-residential structures throughout the UK. The objective for EPCs is to EPC is to assess the buildings energy efficiency and make recommendations to improve it. In this article we will go through how an EPC is determined and the factors that go […]
UK Energy suppliers have been automatically switching consumers to pre-pay due to debt payments. Consumers are angry that their smart meters have effectively been used against them. Before smart meters existed a warrant was required by law before forcing a household from direct debit payments to pre-pay. Those hardest hit by the energy crises are […]
The push for all UK homes to install an energy smart meter continues unabaded, the latest government statistics show that smart or advanced meters make up a 52% share of all meters with 25.6 million working in ‘smart mode’. Energy companies and the goverment all tout the benefits of these meters but surely there must […]
A residential estate in Swansea, Wales has households feeling much better about increasing energy bills. One resident has reduced electricity bills by about 50% as the estate has installed solar panels on the roof and batteries in the flats. The project is lauded as very successful with residents saying they feel “much calmer” with much […]
To improve the UK household energy efficiency, combat the effects of climate change and promote alternative energy the government launched the the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) in April 2008. The energy performance certificate is legally required for all properties that are sold, bought or rented, it evaluates the properties and highlights their areas of improvement. […]
An EPC is an official document issued by accredited energy assessors that determines the energy efficiency of homes. It costs typically between £45 and £100 depending on the size of your property. These certificates are legally required. Always ask for an original before purchasing an apartment / flat or a house. Energy Performance Certificates are […]
Britons are naturally very concerned with energy bills right now and with the Tesla roof tiles coming soon to the UK are they the right fit for you? How do they compare with traditional solar panels? Tesla are huge in the the energy space with their own batteries, the Tesla cars of course and now […]
A valid EPC certification or EPC rating are crucial when you’re a landlord. It has a huge impact on the value of your home worth, the amount it will cost to maintain and how well-known it will be when you rent it to tenants. As the law and the government guidelines evolving over the last […]
The World Bank has announced that governments all over the world are struggling with the debts of Covid, for furlough, health funding and overall economic stagnation to be able to support those who need assistance with the current energy crisis. However they expect energy prices to drop 11% next year, which is not much consellation […]
Our assessors working throughout London on a daily basis means alot of assessments for flats in larger blocks. Naturally there are a large range of flats from modern builds, 10 or even 20 years old to Victorian mansion conversions, including flats built from structures which were not originally for residential such as converted school blocks. […]