Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reform: consultation

6. Consultation Questions: Summary

Domestic Energy Performance Certificate Metric Reform Proposals

1. Do you agree with the set of metrics that we propose to display on the reformed EPC?

Yes/No/Don’t know

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2. Are there additional metrics that you think should be included on the EPC, or metrics that you do not think should be included?

Should be included, please give reasons for your views

Should not be included, please give reasons for your views

3. Considering our proposal to include a Fabric Rating on EPCs, do you think this metric should include domestic hot water heat demand?

Should include, please give reasons for your views

Should not include, please give reasons for your views

4. Do you have a view on the way that the Fabric Rating mapped against a scale, for example, how ‘A’ or ‘G’ rated performance is determined?

Please provide further details here

5. Do you agree with our proposal to give more prominence to the energy efficiency features of the home (such as the depth of loft insulation)?

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Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate Metric Reform Proposals

6. Do you agree with the set of metrics that we propose to display on non-domestic EPCs?

Yes/No/Don’t know

Please explain you view further

7. Are there any additional metrics that you think should be displayed, or any in the proposed set that should not be included?

Should have additional metrics, please explain your view further

Should not be included, please explain your view further

EPC Purpose and Validity

8. Do you agree with us that the primary role of the EPC should be to provide basic energy efficiency information for the purpose of comparison and act as a prompt to consider retrofit options?

Yes/No/Don’t know

Please give details for your answer

9. If you disagree, or have further comments about the role of the EPC, please provide your comments.

Please give details for your answer

10. Do you agree that the validity period of EPCs should be reduced from 10 to five years?

Please give details for your answer

11. We welcome any views on the usefulness of our proposals for other relevant policy areas, such as fuel poverty or the delivery of government schemes. Please provide any comments you wish to share.

Please give details for your answer

Digital and Accessible EPC Format and Content

12. Do you agree with our proposal that EPCs should move from PDF to webpage format?

Yes/No/Don’t know

Please provide further details here

13. Do you agree with our proposal to improve signposting to further support and advice schemes on the EPC?

Yes/No/Don’t know

Please provide further details here

14. Do you agree historical EPCs should be publicly accessible on the EPC register (while clearly marked as historic)?

Yes/No/Don’t know

Please give reasons for your view

15. Do you agree that the EPC register should be accessible by API?

Yes/No/Don’t know

Please give reasons for your view

16. Do you have any further comments on our proposals to move to a digital and accessible EPC?

This could include services that you think EPCs should signpost to, or comments about the use of an API to access the EPC database.

Please explain you view further

EPC Auditing and Assurance

17. Do you agree with our proposals to review and update the auditing and assurance requirements for EPCs in Scotland?

Yes/No/Don’t know

Please explain your view further

18. Please detail any additional assurance activity that you think would be appropriate to enhance the accuracy and reliability of EPCs.

Please give details for your answer

Consultation Questions : Legislating for EPC Reform and Timeline

19. Do you have a view on our timeline for reform implementation?

Yes/No/Don’t know

Please give details for your answer