Will my business benefit from an EPC?
The EPC gives an ‘Asset Rating’ based on the energy performance of the building with a score from ‘A’ being the best to a ‘G’ being the worst.
The benefit to business is a better understanding of the energy use of a building. It is expected that purchasers or tenants will eventually prefer to occupy more energy efficient buildings.
Owners will be able to assess whether improvements in the fabric of the building or replacement of outdated or inefficient services could be worthwhile.
It is expected that, in the not too distant future, the Government will link a property’s energy rating to taxation which could potentially further influence property values.