What is a home retrofit?

Typical EPC rating without improvements:  D or E

For this type of home, the main suggestion is wall insulation. Old buildings can be draughty so keep the warmth in and your house will feel toastier for longer. Solar panels and solar heating are a more sustainable way to generate energy, rather than just preventing it from escaping. Or if you’re looking for an easier first step then swap to low-energy lightbulbs. 

It's possible to move properites like this to an EPC rating of C or B.

How much energy could top improvements save?

• Solar panels: up to 43% per year.
• Wall insulation: up to 24% per year.
• Low-energy lighting: up to 4% per year.

Suggestions based on data from Energy Performance of Buildings Register, September 2021.

Typical EPC rating without improvements: range of B - E

These types of properties don’t lose as much heating from the walls, so focus more on how to bring energy into the house. Solar panels and low-energy lighting could be ideal for homes like this.

It's possible to move properities like this to an EPC rating of between C to A.

How much energy could top improvements save?

• Solar panels: up to 43% per year.
• Low-energy lighting: up to 4% per year.

Suggestions based on data from Energy Performance of Buildings Register, September 2021.

Typical EPC rating without improvements: C or D

As a newer building you don’t have to worry so much about insulation. For a bigger change to the house you could look to solar panels and solar heating. If you want to started quickly look to switch to low-energy lighting. 

It's possible to move properties like this to an EPC rating of between C to A.

How much energy could top improvements save?

• Solar panels: up tp 43% per year.
• Solar heating: up to 22% per year.
• Low energy lighting: up to 4% per year.

Suggestions based on data from Energy Performance of Buildings Register, September 2021.

Typical EPC rating without improvements: range of C - E

Make sure to keep the heat inside your flat with wall insulation. And swap to low-energy lighting for some extra savings that won't cost much up front.

It's possible to move properties like this to an EPC rating of C.

How much energy could top improvements save?

• Wall insulation: up to 24% per year.
• Low energy lighting: up to 4% per year.

Suggestions based on data from Energy Performance of Buildings Register, September 2021.

Typical EPC rating without improvements: D or E

Investing in solar heating and solar panels could save you money in the long run. And for an extra energy savings boost you could switch to sustainable lightbulbs.

It's possible to move properties like this to an EPC rating of C or B.

How much energy could top improvements save?

• Solar panels: up to 43% per year.
• Solar heating: up to 22% per year.
• Low energy lighting: up to 4% per year.

Suggestions based on data from Energy Performance of Buildings Register, September 2021.