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Energy performance certificates (EPCs) and new homes: a builder s guide

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Posting Date | 27 Jul 2009Publication Date | 2007
Country | United Kingdom
Geographic Coverage | National
Target Group | Building occupants
Type of publication | Guide
Publisher | UK Department for Communities and Local Government
Number pages | 8
Source Languages | English

Energy performance certificates (EPCs) and new homes: a builder s guide

From 6 April 2008, the UK law requires to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for all new and newly built homes that are completed after that date. This booklet gives advice on the requirements for new homes. It explains what energy performance certificates are in practice, who needs them and how to obtain them.