What Is an EPC and Why Does It Matter?

Understand how an Energy Performance Certificate helps unlock funding and improve your home’s energy efficiency.

If you’re looking to reduce your energy bills or make your home more comfortable, you’ve likely come across the term EPC. But what exactly is it—and why does it matter when applying for grants or planning energy improvements?

What Is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that shows how energy-efficient your property is. It gives your home a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient) and provides suggestions on how to improve your property’s energy use.

EPCs are a legal requirement when renting, buying, or selling a home in the UK—but they’re also essential when applying for government-funded energy upgrades like ECO4 or the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

Why Is an EPC Important?

When you apply for grants to improve your insulation or install a new heating system, your current EPC rating helps determine:

✅ Your eligibility for specific schemes

✅ What improvements your home might need

✅ Where you’re losing energy, like through walls, roofs, or windows

Without a valid EPC, it’s difficult to assess what upgrades will make the biggest difference.

We Can Help Arrange a Free EPC

If your property doesn’t currently have an EPC, or if it’s expired (EPCs are valid for 10 years), we can arrange one for free as part of your Home Heating Hub assessment. This is especially useful if you’re not sure where to begin or need a trusted advisor to guide you.

⚠️ Please note: EPCs are arranged only where required as part of the advice process. This is not a standalone EPC service.

What’s Next?

At Home Heating Hub, our team will assess your home, check your EPC status, and help you understand what grants and upgrades you might be eligible for—all at no cost.

👉 Think your EPC might be expired? Contact us today for a free review and see how we can help.