Energy performance certificate (EPC) recommendation report
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Energy rating and EPC
This property’s current energy rating is D.
For more information on the property’s energy performance, see the EPC for this property.
Recommendations
Make these changes to improve the property’s energy efficiency.
Recommended improvements are grouped by the estimated time it would take for the change to pay for itself. The assessor may also make additional recommendations.
Each recommendation is marked as low, medium or high. This shows the potential impact of the change on reducing the property’s carbon emissions.
Recommendation | Potential impact |
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Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit. | High |
In some spaces, the solar gain limit defined in the NCM is exceeded, which might cause overheating. Consider solar control measures such as the application of reflective coating or shading devices to windows. | Medium |
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required. | Low |
Recommendation | Potential impact |
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Add time control to heating system. | Low |
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system. | Medium |
The default heat generator efficiency is chosen. It is recommended that the heat generator system be investigated to gain an understanding of its efficiency and possible improvements. | Low |
Recommendation | Potential impact |
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Some walls have uninsulated cavities - introduce cavity wall insulation. | Medium |
Some windows have high U-values - consider installing secondary glazing. | Medium |
Add local temperature control to the heating system. | Medium |
Add weather compensation controls to heating system. | Medium |
Add local time control to heating system. | Low |
Property and report details
- Report issued on
- 16 April 2021
- Total useful floor area
- 54 square metres
- Building environment
- Heating and Natural Ventilation
- Calculation tool
- CLG, iSBEM, v5.6.b, SBEM, v5.6.b.0
Assessor’s details
- Assessor’s name
- Octavius Broadbent
- Telephone
- 07812125787
- Employer’s name
- EPC Assessor
- Employer’s address
- 3 Snake Lane, Duffield, DE56 4ff
- Assessor ID
- EES/022286
- Assessor’s declaration
- The assessor is not related to the owner of the property.
- Accreditation scheme
- Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd
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