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Guide to EPC Ratings
Understanding your property's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating can save you money, enhance your home's comfort, and increase its overall value. At MPC Energy, we’re here to help homeowners understand EPC ratings and how to improve them effectively while making the most of available funding and energy-saving solutions.
How to Improve an EPC Rating
Beyond simply meeting regulatory requirements, improving your EPC can save you money, reduce your carbon footprint and make your home more attractive to buyers or tenants.
What Does EPC Rating Mean?
If you've heard the term but aren't sure what it entails or why it matters, you're in the right place. This blog breaks down everything you need to know about EPC ratings, why they're essential and how they impact homeowners in Scotland.
Guide to Smart Meters
This smart meter guide will walk you through the benefits of this innovative technology and how it functions. Whether you’re curious about how it works or eager to optimise your energy consumption, you’re in the right place. Discover what smart meters mean for you and how they’re shaping the future of energy management.
How to Read a Smart Meter
The process of taking a reading will depend on what type of smart meter you have, as well as how you pay (either single-rate or dual-rate). If you’re unsure how you pay, refer to your bill to see if it has two separate rates.
Do I Have a Smart Meter?
Smart meters will feature a digital display and may be located under the stairs, in a cupboard under the sink, or in an outdoor meter box. If you have a garage, it may be hidden away there. If you're unsure whether your home has one installed, this article aims to simplify the process and provide helpful steps to check.
Guide to Buying Solar Panels
Switching to solar energy is a step towards greener living, cost efficiency, and energy independence. However, it may seem daunting to understand what kind of solar panels to buy, how much to invest and how to ensure peak performance. This guide will break it down for you, so you can make an informed choice for your home and the planet.
Do You Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels?
For many properties, solar panel installation falls under "permitted development rights." This means no planning permission is required if your installation meets certain conditions. However, there are exceptions. Whether you're a homeowner, a property developer, or a renewable energy enthusiast, it's crucial to understand these rules.
Conservation Area Solar Panels
If you're considering installing solar panels but live in a conservation area in Scotland, you might wonder if it's even possible. The good news? It is entirely achievable—with the right planning and considerations. While the process can be more challenging than a standard installation, taking the correct steps can help you bring renewable energy to your home without compromising the charm or heritage of your area.
How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
Solar panels generally have a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years, but that doesn’t mean they stop working once they reach this age. Solar panels can still produce electricity after this period. Still, the 25- to 30-year benchmark is usually the point when investing in a new system makes practical sense.