There are a number of energy-efficient home improvements you could make to help your tenants to live comfortably and save money on their energy bills.
Energy-Efficiency Rules
Every rental property is required to have a valid energy certificate. An EPC certificate shows the energy-efficiency rating of a property, with A being the most efficient and G being the least efficient.
By 2030, the current UK government wants to ensure that all rented properties meet a strict set of energy-efficiency standards, which may require landlords to ensure their properties have an EPC rating of at least C.
Steps to Improve Your Property’s Energy Efficiency
If you want to better understand the energy-efficiency status of your property or want to make improvements to your current rating, here are some things to consider.
- Book an Energy Assessment
If you don’t have a valid EPC, your first step should be to arrange a visit from a certified energy assessor.
- Carefully Read Your EPC Report
Your EPC report will contain a wealth of information, including some of the recommended measures that will help you to boost the overall energy rating of your property. If your property is located in England or Wales, you will never be legally required to invest more than £3,500 into energy-efficiency improvements.
- Implement EPC Report Recommendations
There are a number of energy-efficiency-boosting measures that could be taken, including draught-proofing around doors and windows, investing in a more energy-efficient boiler and installing insulation.
- Invest in Solar Energy Solutions
If you’re ready to take things a step further, installing solar panels or a heat pump can further boost the energy efficiency of your rental property. If you already have solar panels, contacting solar panel cleaners Evesham can help to boost the efficiency of your panels by ensuring they are free of dirt and debris. Visit the Solar Panel Cleaners in website to find out more.
We hope this has given you a good foundation of knowledge that will help you to improve your rental property moving forwards.
