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jeffhowell
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# Jeff Howell's DIY advice: Energy Performance Certificates
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## Energy Performance Certificates are, in my opinion, next to useless. By
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Jeff Howell.
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![Jeff Howell's DIY advice][1]
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Jeff Howell Photo: MARTIN POPE
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By Jeff Howell 7:00AM GMT 11 Nov 2009
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[Comments][2]
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**RATING ENERGY COST **
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**Q** I am the chairman of our village hall committee. I would like to know
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what our energy rating would be under an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
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As a charity we do not need to have one done, but it would be nice to know
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where we stand, so that we don't spend money unnecessarily. Is there any way
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we can do this ourselves without spending money on calling out a professional?
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**RP, by email **
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**A** An** [Energy Performance Certificate][3] **is not an actual measurement
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of the thermal insulation properties of a building. It is a very rough
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approximation, based on a ridiculously simple computer model. As has been
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reported in this column in the past, EPCs are, in my opinion, next to useless.
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If you want to know how much energy the building is using, the only way is to
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take regular gas and electricity meter readings over the course of the year.
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To cut your fuel bills, the most cost-effective steps are to make sure the
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windows and external doors are properly draught-proofed and that you have a
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reasonable level of loft insulation.
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These are both measures that can be undertaken by competent DIYers or
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volunteers.
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**SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO**: Jeff at Life, The Sunday Telegraph, 111 Buckingham
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Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT or email [askjeff@telegraph.co.uk][4]
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Also visit [www.askjeff.co.uk][5]
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## [Jeff Howell][11]
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* ### [Property »][12]
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* ### [Property Advice »][13]
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* ### [Renovating and DIY »][14]
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