Energy Assessment

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Energy Assessment

Determine the health of your building with our Energy Assessment services! Let our experts evaluate how energy-efficient your building is!

Does your home feel strangely cold even with the heating on full blast? Are your energy bills leaving you feeling empty-pocketed? You’re not alone. Thousands of UK homes suffer from hidden energy leaks, wasting precious resources and money. But there’s good news! EcoPrro is here to help with our FREE ECO4 Grant-funded energy assessments.

Benefits of an EcoPrro Energy Assessment

Discover how to slash your energy bills by hundreds of pounds annually while boosting the comfort of your home. Say goodbye to chilly corners and uneven temperatures, and enjoy a consistently warm and cozy living space. By using less energy, you’ll also reduce your carbon footprint, doing your part for the planet. Plus, with our help, you can access valuable ECO4 grants to cover the cost of recommended energy-saving improvements.
  • 1.Save Money
  • 2.Boost Comfort
  • 3.Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Energy Assessment Types

Energy assessments are crucial for understanding a building’s energy performance and identifying areas for improvement. Different types of energy assessors are responsible for assessing different types of buildings.
Existing Residential Buildings
Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) conduct energy assessments on houses, flats, and bungalows. They gather property data and information on-site, which is then fed into approved software to generate an energy assessment report.
Commercial Buildings
NDEAs conduct energy assessments for non-domestic buildings like offices and shops, focusing on on-site data collection. Higher-level qualifications are required for new-build and complex commercial assessments.
New Domestic Buildings

OCDEAs perform energy assessments for new domestic properties, using building plans and elevation drawings. Their work involves pre- and post-construction calculations and is desk-based.

Public Buildings

DEC Assessors evaluate energy performance in public buildings like churches and libraries. They collect on-site data and use approved software for calculations, producing (EPC).

What’s an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal document that provides information about how energy-efficient a building is. It is mandatory for all buildings that are being sold or rented in the country. The EPC rating goes from A to G, with A being the most energy-efficient and G being the least. The EPC is based on a calculation of how much energy a building uses to heat, cool, and light it. The calculation considers several factors, including the type of building, its size, its insulation, and its heating system. The EPC also provides recommendations for improving the building's energy efficiency.

How Is the EPC Calculated?

Below are the steps through which EPC is calculated:

1 Standard Assessment Procedure

The EPC calculation uses the UK government-approved SAP methodology to assess a property’s energy performance. It takes into account various factors, including the construction details like walls, roof, floors, windows, and insulation; the heating and hot water systems, including their type, fuel, efficiency, and controls; lighting efficiency; ventilation systems; renewable energy sources such as solar panels; and the property’s location and exposure to wind and sun.

2 Data Collection

An accredited energy assessor collects data through visual inspections, measurements, questionnaires, and reviewing existing documents, such as building plans. This comprehensive approach ensures accurate information is gathered for the energy assessment.

3 Calculation & Rating

The assessor inputs the data into SAP software, which calculates the property’s energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), generates an Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) score, and produces the EPC document with the rating, EEI, and improvement recommendations.

4 Validity

In the UK, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are valid for a decade, providing a long-term view of a property’s energy efficiency. This certificate is essential for assessing how energy-efficient a building is and helps in planning necessary improvements to enhance performance and reduce energy costs over time.

Once the EPC survey concludes, your energy performance is calculated, and an EPC Certificate is generated. Within 24-48 hours of the energy assessor leaving, the certificate is published on the government register and emailed directly to you. The EPC Certificate includes recommendations for enhancing your building’s EPC rating.

Why is an EPC Important?

The EPC is important for several reasons:
  • Awareness: It helps raise awareness of energy efficiency and encourages improvements.
  • Informed Decisions: It provides buyers and tenants with information about a building’s energy efficiency, aiding in informed decision-making.
  • Cost Savings: Improving your EPC rating can reduce energy bills, saving homeowners and tenants money.
  • Comfort: A better EPC rating can make your home more comfortable to live in.
  • Property Value: It can increase the value of your home.
  • Environmental Impact: It helps you minimize your carbon footprint.

If you are thinking of selling or renting your property, you will need to obtain an EPC document.

Moreover, the EPC document encompasses:

  • A detailed breakdown of a property’s energy performance.
  • Insight into its environmental impact.
  • Recommendations for potential improvements.
  • An estimation of energy use coupled with potential savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Energy Assessment?
An energy assessment evaluates how energy-efficient your home or building is. It identifies areas where energy is wasted and provides recommendations to improve energy performance, ultimately reducing energy bills and making your home more comfortable.
How do I benefit from an Energy Assessment?
An energy assessment can help you save money on energy bills, boost home comfort by eliminating cold spots, and reduce your carbon footprint. It also provides access to government ECO4 grants for energy-saving improvements.
What does the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) show?
The EPC rates your home’s energy efficiency on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It also provides recommendations to improve your home’s energy performance, including estimated costs and savings.
What is the ECO4 scheme, and how does it apply to energy assessments?
The ECO4 scheme is a UK government initiative that helps low-income households improve energy efficiency through grants. If you qualify, you could receive a free energy assessment and funding for energy-saving improvements such as insulation, heating upgrades, and more.
Can an Energy Assessment help increase my property’s value?
Yes, improving your EPC rating can increase your property’s value. A higher EPC rating makes your home more energy-efficient, which is attractive to buyers and tenants, and can reduce energy costs.
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