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EPC
Key takeaways
- An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is the standard document showing a building’s energy efficiency rating (A–G) and key recommendations.
- Most commercial buildings need an EPC when they’re built, sold or let.
- Under MEES, EPC ratings affect whether a commercial property can legally be let.
What is an EPC?
An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is the standard UK document that records a building’s energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least), along with a list of recommended improvements.
EPCs are produced by accredited assessors and registered in central registers. For commercial buildings, an EPC is normally required at the point of construction, sale or lease.
How to find or order an EPC
Existing certificates can be looked up in the relevant register (England & Wales / Scotland / Northern Ireland) using the address or postcode.
If your premises don’t have a valid EPC and one is needed for sale or lease, an accredited assessor will need to inspect and lodge a new certificate.
What the rating drives
Eligibility to let under MEES rules.
Some lender/insurer requirements that reference a minimum EPC band.
A useful baseline for an energy audit and improvement plan.
