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== Definition ==
 
== Definition ==
 
An '''energy performance certificate''' (EPC) is a rating scheme to summarise the energy efficiency of buildings. It is an example of a growing collection of [[Sustainability Labels And Standards]].
 
An '''energy performance certificate''' (EPC) is a rating scheme to summarise the energy efficiency of buildings. It is an example of a growing collection of [[Sustainability Labels And Standards]].
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Such certificates are produced by [[ISCO Specialization 3112.1.5 Energy Assessor | energy assessors]] who determine the energy performance of buildings. The indicates what the estimated energy consumption of a property is.
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== Issues and Challenges ==
 
== Issues and Challenges ==

Revision as of 12:21, 4 October 2023

Definition

An energy performance certificate (EPC) is a rating scheme to summarise the energy efficiency of buildings. It is an example of a growing collection of Sustainability Labels And Standards.

Such certificates are produced by energy assessors who determine the energy performance of buildings. The indicates what the estimated energy consumption of a property is.


Issues and Challenges

  • Not to be confused with an Energy Certificate, which is a transferable record or guarantee (Certificate) related to the amount of Energy or material goods consumed by an Energy Transformation process.