Large homes failing on energy efficiency

The average four bedroom property in the UK is receiving an 'E' grade under the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scheme, the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has revealed.

With EPCs having assessed the energy efficiency of all homes with four or more bedrooms being put on the market since August 1st, the DCLG has said that homeowners could save hundreds of pounds a year by making simple adjustments.

The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), meanwhile, has said that the findings demonstrate how effective the EPC, which comes as part of the Home information pack (Hip) could prove to be in terms of helping the environment.

"The fact that the average four bedroom home is currently recording an E rating demonstrates how energy inefficient our current housing stock actually is," commented AHIPP deputy director general Paul Broadhead.

"The EPC will prove invaluable in raising consumer awareness of the energy efficiency of our homes – highlighting the benefits of making a number of relatively low cost improvements, which could have a huge impact on reducing a property's carbon emissions and fuel bills," Mr Broadhead added.

Hips were extended to cover homes with three bedrooms from this Monday (September 10th).


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