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An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is intended to inform potential
buyers or tenants about the energy performance of a building, so they can
consider energy effi ciency as part of their investment or business decision to
buy or occupy that building.
An EPC will provide an energy rating for a building which is based on the
performance potential of the building itself (the fabric) and its services
(such as heating, ventilation and lighting). The energy rating given on the
certifi cate refl ects the intrinsic energy performance standard of the building
relative to a benchmark which can then be used to make comparisons with
comparable properties. It is accompanied by a recommendation report,
which provides recommendations on how the energy performance of the
building could be enhanced, together with an indication of the payback
period.