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EPC certificates — a guide
What an EPC is, why it is required, and how to add it to your passport.
EPC certificates — a guide
What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency of a property on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
Why it is required
- Sales: An EPC must be obtained before marketing a property for sale.
- Lettings: An EPC is required before a property can be let. The minimum rating for new tenancies is E.
- Buyers and tenants: The EPC gives an indication of energy running costs.
EPC ratings explained
| Rating | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Highly energy efficient — low running costs |
| B | Very efficient |
| C | Good — typical of newer builds |
| D | Average — most existing UK housing |
| E | Below average — minimum for letting |
| F | Poor — improvement works recommended |
| G | Very poor — may not be legally let |
Adding your EPC to the passport
1. Open Documents on the property.
2. Click Add document and select EPC as the category.
3. Upload the PDF from the government's EPC register (or your own copy).
Finding your EPC
Search for your property's existing EPC at Find an energy certificate.