The intended reforms to the EPC system brought about by the Regulations include:
a new EPC rating system for domestic buildings, which will give clearer information on the fabric energy efficiency of a property, the emissions, efficiency and running costs of its heating system, and the cost of energy to run the home to standardised conditions;
a new EPC rating system for non-domestic buildings;
a redesigned EPC certificate, based on a first phase of user testing, and to be followed by a second phase prior to regulations coming into force;
reduction of the validity period of EPCs from 10 to five years to ensure consumers have more up-to-date...