Breakdown of a Property’s Energy Performance

The EPC will breakdown each building feature/element (Walls, Windows, Hot water) in terms of its energy performance, it does not consider the actual working condition of the feature.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the scale moves from very good (most efficient) to very poor (least efficient), and is calculated from the energy efficiency cost rating and the environment (CO2) rating.

In Scotland however, each feature is scored out of 5 stars for its energy performance and environmental impact.

No rating is given for floors and secondary heating systems. Different descriptions will also be given for new build properties.