Avonside Energy can provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) for residential property in the West Wilts and NE Somerset Region. These Certificates are now required for the sale of all residential properties as a mandatory element of HIPs, and are necessary to comply with The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2002/91/EC of the European Parliament.

Since the introduction of EPCs in August 2007, we have developed a sound working knowledge of the process. Our experience covers a wide range of property type, age and construction, from Listed buildings to flats in converted mills and modern homes still covered by NHBC certificate. We have built a reputation for quality, consistency and prompt delivery.

Commencement dates have now been announced for the production of EPC's in the rented, commercial and new build sectors, and these are set out below. Guidance notes for Landlords are available on request.

Katherine Lord is a Domestic Energy Assessor, qualified by ABBE (Awarding Body for the Built Environment) trained at The National Energy Centre by NHER/SAVA, and a member of the NHER Accreditation Scheme.

"Our success to date is due to the forging of relationships with Solicitors in our Region who are committed to delivering quality and accuracy through local initiatives. Our approach is working well; clients are very satisfied with what we have produced. I invite you to contact me at Avonside Energy without obligation to discuss your situation. You will find that we are a responsive, professional and reliable EPC provider."

Katherine Lord MIDEA

Commencement Dates:

The purpose of the EPC is to increase awareness and to provide suggestions for improvement so that we can all benefit from lower fuel bills and a reduction in carbon emissions. In most instances, whatever the age of the property, beneficial changes are possible. Some statistics are set out below to give some background to the initiative.

Why was the Directive introduced? There are over 160 million buildings in Europe that use over 40% of Europe's energy and create 40%+ of its carbon dioxide emissions.*

How is the energy used? Heating fuel - 57% of domestic consumption, 52% of non-residential building consumption. Water heating - 25% of domestic consumption, 9% of non-residential consumption. Lighting accounts for 25% of emissions due to commercial buildings.*

If changes are made, how much could this Directive reduce the threat of climate change? The Directive could deliver up to 45 million tonnes of carbon dioxide reduction by 2010.


*statistics produced by CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)