Since 1st October 2008 a new law required that every Flat has its own Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) available to you. these have to be re-newed every 10 years. You can see yours by searching EPCs on the Internet and submitting your address.
All our apartments exceed the UK average E46. YOU can improve your EPC rating i.e. save money by:
Using Low Energy light bulbs.
Using the Radiator temperature control valves (all our flats have these fitted)
Room thermostat . After consulting a number of tenants we have decided that a room thermostat is not worth doing as a) it overrides your ability to control the temperature in individual rooms b) our heating systems boilers already have controls which enable you to regulate the overall temperature and set on / off times (ask us if you need help with these controls) c) it would take on average 5.6 years to pay for the room thermostat with the possible savings (if the thermostat was always used – otherwise much longer)
As they reach their useful life limit we upgrade all our GAS BOILER systems to the most efficient Band A condensing boilers .
The EPCs make no recommendations about double-glazing because our apartments are in a Conservation Area and our big sash windows are protected features. Draught proofing is also not on the recommendation list because (though some are a bit draughty) our sash windows allow about the same amount of air to enter as is required by modern Building Regulations to avoid build up of condensation.
We have fitted lined curtains over some of our windows to reduce draughts and keep the Flats warmer.