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EPC & home energy notes

Shorter, more specific pieces than the core guides — rule changes, comparisons, and the details that quietly move a rating.

10 August 2026 The landlord minimum EPC rating rules, explained What the current minimum EPC requirements mean for anyone letting a property, and what happens if a property doesn't meet them. 22 July 2026 EPC vs Home Report: what's different in Scotland Scotland uses a separate register and a wider Home Report — here's how an EPC fits into that and where to actually look one up. 3 July 2026 Does solar affect your EPC rating? Solar panels can move the needle, but not always as much as people expect — and not evenly across every property type. 14 June 2026 Small EPC mistakes that quietly cost you a whole band The assessment details people overlook — from loft hatch access to boiler paperwork — that can drag a score down a full letter grade.