{"id":8404,"date":"2023-02-24T09:16:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T09:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfp.nl\/cfpgreenbuildings\/?p=8404"},"modified":"2023-06-05T19:19:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T19:19:30","slug":"epcs-are-the-start-of-a-narrative-how-does-the-story-continue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cfpgreenbuildings.com\/news-and-cases\/epcs-are-the-start-of-a-narrative-how-does-the-story-continue\/","title":{"rendered":"EPCs are the start of a narrative \u2013 how does the story continue?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When moving towards a low carbon society, impact through real estate is significant. The technology for net-zero buildings has repeatedly been proved. Behavioural change, relevant regulations, and appropriate reporting are key factors in reducing our environmental impact. Governments all over Europe use Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to report on the energy efficiency of the building stock and to drive change. At the same time, the certificate\u2019s accuracy and recommendations are heavily debated. What are the benefits and flaws of EPCs, and how to move beyond them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As many probably know, the energy efficiency of buildings is assessed through Energy Performance Certificates. Properties are given a rating between A (very efficient) and G (inefficient). The universal colour coding makes the ratings easy to understand and the reporting very straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n