The EPC is valid for 10 years and it maybe when you bought the property if you were supplied with a HIP pack which should contain a EPC which may still be valid.

Buildings produce nearly half of the UK’s carbon emissions and that’s almost twice that of cars and planes. The way a building is constructed, insulated, heated, ventilated and the type of fuel used, all contribute to its carbon emissions. Energy Performance Certificates have been introduced to help improve the energy efficiency of buildings.

Accredited energy assessors produce EPCs alongside an associated report which suggests improvements to make a building more energy. The EPC is part of a series of measures that have been introduced across Europe to reflect legislation which will help cut buildings’ carbon emissions and tackles climate change efficiently.

Other changes include requiring public buildings - for example town halls, libraries, hospitals - to display certificates showing the energy efficiency of the building and requiring inspections for air conditioning systems.