Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are an important part of making homes warmer and more energy-efficient. It’s a key part of providing quality housing and supporting residents, it helps us to know how to improve your home.

What is an EPC?
An EPC shows how energy-efficient a property is. It assigns the home a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)

An EPC includes:

• Energy Efficiency Rating: Graded from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
• Estimated Energy Costs: For heating, lighting, and hot water.
• Recommendations: Suggestions for improving energy efficiency, like insulation or double glazing.
• Environmental Impact: CO2 emissions and how they could be reduced.

Why Are EPCs Important?
1. Better living conditions
EPCs identify ways to make homes warmer and cheaper to run. This is especially important for residents who find it hard to afford to heat their home.

2. Planning improvements
EPCs guide us on where to invest in improvements like insulation, double glazing, or low-energy lighting, making sure improvements are targeted and effective.

3. Transparency
Residents have the right to know how energy-efficient their home is. EPCs provide clear information and help build trust between Cornerstone and residents.

What we’re doing
We’re committed to ensuring every property has a valid EPC and meets the required standards. We’re also working to improve energy efficiency across our homes, helping residents save on bills and live more comfortably. We have instructed a company called Kovia to undertake all our EPC certificates for us. They will contact residents who need an assessment by letter or phone call. If you are unable to make the appointment, please contact Kovia to rearrange it.