Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) – Call for evidence
This call for evidence seeks views on how Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are currently performing, and feedback on suggestions for improvement.
EPCs are a widely used measure of the energy performance of buildings, both in the residential and commercial sectors, and are a key tool in promoting energy efficiency improvements to buildings.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are seeking evidence on how EPCs currently perform against three key attributes:
- quality;
- availability;
- encouraging action to improve energy efficiency.
This consultations also invites responses on suggestions for improvement, some of which have been advocated by businesses and industry representatives.
Responses are welcomed from any interested parties but particularly from:
- building owners and occupiers in both the domestic and non-domestic sectors;
- estate agents and others involved in the sale or lease of buildings;
- all parts of the energy efficiency products supply chain – EPC assessors, accreditation bodies, software providers and enforcement bodies;
- anyone else who regularly uses EPCs.
The consultation is open for responses from 26 July 2018 until 19 October 2018.
Responses are invited through participation in the online survey, by email to: epcevidence@beis.gov.uk, or by writing to:
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Home and Local Energy
6th Floor
1 Victoria Street
SW1H 0ET.