How to Find Your EPC Rating: What It Means and Why It Matters?
- Riverstone Real
- Nov 21
- 2 min read
What’s Your EPC Rating Telling You? 🏠💡
Did you know your home’s EPC rating (Energy Performance Certificate) can reveal a lot about how energy efficient your property is and how much you could be saving on your energy bills?
Whether you are a homeowner, private tenant, or landlord, understanding your EPC can help you make smarter decisions about upgrades, grants, and long-term savings.
🔎 What Exactly Is an EPC Rating?
Your EPC rating runs from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and gives a snapshot of your home’s current energy performance. It includes:
How well your home retains heat
Your estimated yearly energy costs
Practical recommendations to improve your energy efficiency — such as insulation, boiler upgrades, or adding renewable energy like solar panels.
It’s essentially your home’s “energy report card” — and it matters more than most people think.
💬 Why Your EPC Rating Matters
Homes with lower EPC ratings (E, F, or G) tend to:
Lose heat much faster
Have higher heating and electricity bills
Feel colder and less comfortable
Have a bigger carbon footprint
But here’s the good news…
If your EPC rating is low, you may be eligible for free home energy upgrades through government schemes like:
ECO4
LA FLEX
GBIS (Great British Insulation Scheme)
These grants can help fund:
Loft, cavity, or solid wall insulation
Boiler replacements or upgrades
First-time central heating
Solar panel installations
Air source heat pumps
And more
Many households don’t realise they qualify — even if they are not on benefits. Local councils can also approve funding for certain health conditions or low income households.
🔍 Not Sure What Your EPC Rating Is?
You can check it in seconds — completely free.Just enter your postcode here:
👉 Find your EPC: https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate
Once you open your certificate, you’ll be able to see your rating along with detailed recommendations to improve it.
📩 Found a Rating of D, E, F or G? We Can Help.
If your property’s EPC is D or below, there is a high chance you could qualify for free energy-saving upgrades that:
Improve your EPC rating
Make your home warmer
Cut your energy bills
Increase your property value
Send our team a quick message and we will check your eligibility in minutes — no obligations, no hassle.
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