Four Bedroom House Average "E" Energy Rating

The First figures have been released on the performance of houses as part of new Home Information Packs.

The average four-bedroom house is getting an E energy rating, according to a survey, featured by Building Magazine, following the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates and Home Information Packs.

The Government said that the rating of houses could potentially rise to C if consumers took measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation. By carrying out basic energy efficient measures householders could save £180 on heating, £60 on lighting and £30 on hot water bills, the Communities and Local Government department said.

The top 5 recommendations given by assessors for improving energy efficiency have been: cavity wall insulation, changing to low energy lighting, putting thermostatic valves on radiators, loft insulation, and double glazing.