Energy performance certificate (EPC) recommendation report
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property above 44A
HIGH STREET
COWBRIDGE
CF71 7AG
6138-9222-0703-7231-1765
27 April 2031
Energy rating and EPC
This property’s energy rating is C.
For more information on the property’s energy performance, see the EPC for this property.
Recommendations
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
---|---|
Replace tungsten GLS lamps with CFLs: Payback period dependent on hours of use. | Low |
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit. | Medium |
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required. | Low |
Add optimum start/stop to the heating system. | Medium |
The default heat generator efficiency is chosen. It is recommended that the heat generator system be investigated to gain an understanding of its efficiency and possible improvements. | Low |
Add weather compensation controls to heating system. | Low |
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
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Some loft spaces are poorly insulated - install/improve insulation. | Medium |
Add local time control to heating system. | Low |
Some solid walls are poorly insulated - introduce or improve internal wall insulation. | Medium |
Consider replacing heating boiler plant with a condensing type. | Medium |
Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation. | Medium |
Recommendation | Potential impact on carbon emissions |
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Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s). | Low |
Consider installing solar water heating. | Low |
Consider installing PV. | Low |
Property and report details
- Report issued on
- 28 April 2021
- Total useful floor area
- 261 square metres
- Building environment
- Heating and Natural Ventilation
- Calculation tool
- CLG, iSBEM, v5.6.b, SBEM, v5.6.b.0
Assessor’s details
- Assessor’s name
- Duncan Milward
- Telephone
- 07967191580
- cardiffvaleepc@gmail.com
- Employer’s name
- Cardiff Vale EPC
- Employer’s address
- as above
- Assessor ID
- EES/024381
- Assessor’s declaration
- The assessor is not related to the owner of the property.
- Accreditation scheme
- Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd
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