What does an EPC Assessment Involve? An EPC assessment is a non-intrusive survey of your property carried out by an accredited energy assessor. They record details such as construction, heating, insulation, lighting and glazing, then use that information to calculate your property’s energy efficiency and produce an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). For most homes the…
Are you embarking on a construction project in the UK? It’s crucial to understand the ins and outs of building regulations compliance. Compliance ensures that your buildings are safe, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. In the UK, there are several key regulations in the Approved Document for building regulation in England you need to be aware…
Heat pump systems – what exactly are they? How do they work? And why are more and more people starting to use them in favour of traditional heating systems? In short, source heat pumps collect thermal energy from an external source (the air, water or ground) before concentrating it for internal use. Why the sudden…
As energy costs continue to rise and the emphasis on working towards creating a greener, more carbon neutral way of life increases you’ll no doubt have heard a wide array of terms relating to renewability, sustainability and energy efficiency. When it comes to the way in which we heat, or potentially cool, our houses, those…
Last updated: July 2026 For owners and landlords of listed properties, EPC compliance is not always straightforward. Some listed buildings may qualify for an EPC exemption, but this does not mean they are exempt from Building Regulations or other compliance requirements. The key question is whether meeting minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter the…
Energy consumers in the UK should be aware of price changes set to take effect in April 2023. Several energy suppliers, including British Gas, EDF Energy, and ScottishPower, have announced increases in their standard variable tariffs. These price changes are largely driven by rising wholesale energy costs and the need to invest in renewable energy…
Statistics say that global energy consumption will grow by 1.3% in 2023, amidst a stagnating economy and raised energy prices. Alongside this consumption, 2023 is expected to produce a number of energy trends, from continuing growth in the renewable energy industry to the further use of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Here we discuss each…
The UK government has introduced updated building regulations for new homes in England that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. These regulations, which took effect in 2022, mandate that new homes meet higher energy efficiency standards and reduce carbon emissions by at least 31% compared to previous regulations. This marks the first step towards the…
When you run a business, a high energy bill can be very worrying. According to the FSB, since February 2021, gas costs for small businesses have increased by 424%, whilst electricity has gone up by 349%. Office buildings are filled with computers, printers, scanners, lights, heating, and even kettles and microwaves – all this electricity…
Businesses and homeowners are becoming increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint, and are continuously looking for ways to conserve energy usage, reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in domestic and commercial buildings. Whether you’re a developer building a new housing estate, a homeowner wanting to extend or a landlord seeking to improve the energy…
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