EPC Report: The future of EPCs – A Roadmap for Change

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The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has published its EPC Report on ‘The future of EPCs: A Roadmap for Change’ detailing how EPCs are currently used, identifies barriers preventing EPCs from incentivising home improvement, and outlines an eight-point phased plan for reform.

The NRH writes:

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) play a crucial role in advancing the UK’s retrofit goals by enabling professionals to assess building performance and inform decision-making. However, the current EPC system has faced widespread critique, with calls for reform to make it a more effective tool for large-scale, high-quality retrofit initiatives.

Recognising this need, the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has published ‘The Future of Energy Performance Certificates: A Roadmap for Change’, a comprehensive report advocating essential updates to EPCs.

Released ahead of the government’s anticipated EPC reform consultation, this report consolidates findings from a thorough research effort, including desktop analysis, cross-sector engagement workshops, and insights from over 300 industry professionals. It presents an eight-stage roadmap designed to meet the industry’s need for greater accuracy, reliability, and relevance in EPCs.

NRH encourages industry stakeholders to download the report, draw on its insights for the upcoming consultation, and share it widely to ensure a broad, informed response to this critical policy opportunity…..

The NRH is proud to present this report, created to support the transformation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) into a powerful, reliable tool for large-scale, high-quality retrofitting across the UK. Published in anticipation of the government’s consultation on EPC reform, the report outlines an eight-stage roadmap developed through rigorous research, including desktop analysis, cross-sector engagement, and feedback from over 300 industry professionals.

This roadmap addresses critical industry needs for improved EPC accuracy, credibility, and relevance. With these changes, EPCs can play a pivotal role in the UK’s retrofit journey, driving actionable insights, consumer trust, and effective policy decisions.

We encourage you to explore the report’s findings, apply its insights in preparation for the consultation, and help us amplify these recommendations by sharing them widely.

Download the report

In the….table [see linked webpage below]….you can find recommendations for EPC reform from a variety of sources. For each we have provided our own summary, and highlighted key areas of focus. This resource is provided so that our community can understand the scope of the discussion, and recommendations already on the table.

The National Retrofit Hub does not directly endorse any of the documents linked, but are grateful to these organisations for engaging within the conversation.

This is a live resource, if you’re aware of other reports or ongoing work on the subject, please get in touch at info@nationalretrofithub.org.uk.

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