Customers run the risk of spending several thousands of pounds on solar installations only to find out they do not meet the minimum EPC requirements.

The new legislation aims to clarify the issue surrounding the requirement for an EPC. We are aware that some companies still believe that the provision of an EPC can legitimately be delayed until shortly before the parties enter into a contract. This is no longer the case.

The EICR, which replaced the Periodic Inspection Report, gives customers more information by making clear the failures or defects that need urgent remedial action.

Even though there was no requirement to use the new report straight away, our engineers have been using it since January so that our customers comply with the new regulation.