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If you're searching "Landlord EPC," you're almost certainly trying to answer one of a handful of questions: do I legally need one, what rating do I need to hit, how much will it cost, and what happens if I don't sort it before my next tenancy starts. This guide answers all of them in plain English — and if you just want the certificate sorted, you can get an instant EPC quote from EPC Choice in under two minutes.

Search "can my energy supplier do my EPC" and you'll find thousands of homeowners and landlords asking the same question — usually because a green energy tariff, a smart meter install, or a chatty call about insulation grants left them with the impression that their supplier handles Energy Performance Certificates too. It's an easy mistake to make. It's also one that can leave a property listing invalid, a landlord non-compliant, or a completion delayed while the real certificate gets sorted at the last minute.

The short answer: no energy company — not Octopus Energy, EDF, E.ON, Scottish Power, nor So Energy — can issue you an EPC. Here's why, and what to do instead.

Landlords needing an EPC for their rental property just got another reason to care about the result. Paragon Bank has cut rates by up to 15 basis points across its buy-to-let range — but the small print reveals something landlords can't afford to ignore: properties with a stronger EPC rating are being priced cheaper than lower-rated ones, on the same product, from the same lender, on the same day.

Why the Muca v El Amrani judgment makes a valid Gas Safety Certificate more important than ever — and how EPC Choice's Gas Safe Registered engineers keep landlords protected

If you own or manage commercial property in England or Wales, Commercial MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) rules are changing — and the government has just confirmed the direction it's taking. After years of consultation, ministers have set out a more targeted approach to strengthening energy efficiency standards across the non-domestic private rented sector.

Here's what every commercial landlord needs to know.

The government's Warm Homes Plan confirms new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for private landlords. Here's what the EPC C by 2030 deadline means for you — and how to prepare.

EPC Choice is pleased to announce that the company is now officially registered with the Gas Safe Register under Registration Number 980224.

This marks another significant milestone in the continued expansion of EPC Choice’s nationwide property compliance and inspection services across England and Wales.

If you’re a homeowner preparing for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), one of the most common—and costly—uncertainties is whether your property has cavity wall insulation (CWI)

The Government has just announced a further £41m in funding for local authorities to ramp up enforcement against non-compliant landlords — ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1st May 2026.

EPC Choice has announced a new partnership with Instaloft, helping homeowners and landlords increase EPC ratings by protecting loft insulation performance.

If you’re an EDF Energy customer looking for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), you’ll need to use an accredited provider.

EPC Choice provides fast, compliant EPCs for landlords and homeowners across the UK

With Medway Council introducing new Additional and Selective Licensing schemes, landlords—especially HMO landlords in Medway—must ensure full compliance. This includes having a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Since 15 June 2025, many property owners have been surprised to see relatively modern double-glazed windows described as “Average” — or even “Poor” — on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

EPC Choice Ltd has been recognised with an Excellent rating on VerifyTrusted, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s most trusted providers of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

Demand for an EPC in Wandsworth has increased significantly following recent enforcement action by Wandsworth Council targeting non-compliant rental properties. Landlords are reminded that a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement when letting or selling a property, and minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) require most rental properties to achieve at least an EPC rating of E.

If you want a provider that is local, reliable, and fully compliant with UK regulations. EPC Choice is the trusted national provider delivering fast, accurate Energy Performance Certificates for homeowners, landlords, estate agents, and commercial clients.

An Energy Performance Certificate is a legal requirement when selling, letting, or constructing a property. It must be produced by an accredited assessor and lodged on the Government register. Choosing an experienced provider ensures your certificate is compliant, defensible, and delivered without delay.

The Government’s Warm Homes Plan and the reform of Energy Performance Certificates

(EPCs) represent a decisive shift in how energy efficiency will be regulated, measured and

enforced across the private rented sector (PRS) in England and Wales.

Do You Need an EPC for Individual HMO Rooms or the Whole Property?

There is persistent confusion among landlords and agents about EPC requirements for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), particularly where rooms are let on individual tenancies. This uncertainty has become more significant with the tightening of MEES regulations and increasing local authority enforcement.

Do EPCs Need No Recommendations for BUS When Installing an ASHP?

There’s been ongoing confusion in the renewable heating market about whether an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) needs to show no recommendations when installing an air source heat pump (ASHP) under the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) — especially when quoted by providers like Octopus Energy.

Due to the adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Goretti, some EPC Choice services may experience temporary disruption over the coming days.