The introduction of mandatory energy performance certificates in Jersey 

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in Jersey are undergoing a significant change. Although not required right now, there will soon be a major change as the government, in line with its property energy efficiency goals and the approved Carbon Neutral Roadmap endorsed by the States Assembly on 29 April 2022, has laid out new plans for EPCs, although draft legislation is not currently available.

An EPC is a document that provides information about the energy efficiency of a building. It rates the building's energy performance on a scale from A to G, with A being the most energy-efficient and G being the least efficient. EPC inspections can also provide recommendations for improving the energy efficiency of a building.

The timeline for making EPCs compulsory starts with a review of the existing EPC system by the end of 2023 and leads to mandating domestic and commercial EPCs for property sales and rentals by the end of 2024.

The journey continues with EPCs being showcased on public buildings by the end of 2025, culminating in the introduction of minimum EPC standards for property rentals and sales by the end of 2026.

This change aims to align Jersey with international standards for enhancing property energy efficiency. Given the potential for impact upon a property's saleability, property owners may be well advised to proactively plan for future EPC assessments to ensure smooth sales and rentals in the future.