Ever wondered how today’s state-of-the-art modern homes achieve their epically low EPC ratings? As the global climate continues to change, many homeowners look to change their habits at home, and installing green features is the best way to reduce your carbon footprint and ramp up your EPC rating!
Benefits of a high EPC rating
Other than compliance with future government legislations, having a high EPC rating for your home comes with a number of other benefits. These include:
- Cheaper mortgage
- Reduced monthly bills
- Increased value on your home
- Increased monthly yield
- Lifespan increases
- Tax reliefs
- Less turnover (for landlords)
- Less impact on the environment
- Peace of mind
Installing cutting-edge green technology is one of the best ways to enjoy the endless benefits of energy efficiency, and the good news is that there’s a growing list of new innovations on the market designed to tackle the climate crisis and reduce carbon waste.
Inside the homes with the highest EPC ratings in the UK, you’re likely to find:
Solar power panels
A solar PV panel consists of many cells made from layers of semi-conducting material, most commonly silicon. When sunlight shines on this material, an electrical flow is created.
The cells do not need direct sunlight to produce power and will still work on cloudy days. However, the stronger the sunlight, the more electricity will be generated.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation works by reducing the amount of heat loss from your roof, which therefore reduces the amount of fuel you need to burn while heating up your home. A huge amount of a home’s heat is lost through conduction and convection, meaning heat escapes through the roof’s materials. Laying loft insulation drastically reduces the amount of heat that passes through your ceilings and traps the heat inside your home.
Aluminium windows
Aluminium windows use thermal break technology, meaning they have a barrier between the inner and outer panes of glass. The barrier is made of less conductive material and traps heat inside and cold outside. These windows look great on buildings of all eras, from cottages and period renovations to modern new builds and extensions.
The best aluminium windows offer unparalleled thermal efficiency; they’re low maintenance and great for longevity.
Air-source heat pumps
Air source pumps are an alternative way to heat your home. An air source pump will enable you to generate your own renewable heat and potentially save you a notable amount on your energy bills.
They deliver heat at lower temperatures than gas and oil boilers. Therefore, they will need to run for much longer in order to heat your home to a comfortable temperature. They work by taking heat from the air and boosting it to a higher temperature using a compressor. This then transfers the heat to the heating system in your home.
Air source heat pumps are ideal for homes with excellent insulation, as it won’t take much to heat the rooms up fast.
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