What Is an EPC and Why Is It Important?

If you're selling, renting, or building a property in the UK, you’ve probably come across the term EPC, short for Energy Performance Certificate. But what is it — and why does it matter?

What Is an EPC?

An EPC is a document that shows how energy-efficient a property is. It gives the building a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and includes information on how to improve energy performance.

When Do You Need One?

• Selling a home

• Landlord renting to tenants

• Applying for green energy grants

• Marketing a property

By law, an EPC is required in all of these cases unless the property is exempt.

Why Is It Important?

EPCs help potential buyers and tenants understand the likely running costs of a property and are a legal requirement. A good rating can even increase the value or appeal of your property.

At RapidEPC, we make the process simple — with online booking and same-day appointments available across Brighton, Sussex, and London.

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Areas We Cover (not limited to)

London​ 

• All boroughs and surrounding areas 

  
  

East Sussex

• Brighton

• Hove

• Eastbourne

• Hastings

• Lewes

• Seaford

• Newhaven

• Bexhill-on-Sea

• Uckfield

• Crowborough

• Rye

• Hailsham​ 

  
  

West Sussex

• Worthing

• Chichester

• Crawley

• Horsham

• Bognor Regis

• Littlehampton

• Burgess Hill

• Haywards Heath

• Shoreham-by-Sea

• Arundel

• Midhurst

Surrey

• Guildford

• Woking

• Epsom

• Redhill

• Reigate

• Leatherhead

• Camberley