Millions of homeowners wrongly believe their property is energy efficient – as data shows 59 per cent of homes have a poor EPC rating. A poll of 2,000 adults, who own a home, found 72 per cent think their property is economical in terms of its energy use – but two-thirds are unaware of what their energy performance certificate (EPC) rating is.
These range from A, the most energy efficient with the lowest costs, to G, the least efficient – with just under 50,000 homes in England and Wales currently getting top marks. And figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities show nearly 14 million households – 59 per cent of domestic properties – have ratings between D and G, leaving them vulnerable to higher bills.
However, upon learning about EPC ratings, 84 per cent of all the homeowners polled estimate theirs would be C or above. But despite this, nearly half (48 per cent) still took measures in the last year to make their properties more energy efficient.
