EPC rating
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What it really means
The Energy Performance Certificate grades a property from A (very efficient) to G (very wasteful). Rented homes in England generally need at least an E. A low rating means high heating bills — check the EPC before renting; it must be shown on adverts.
Chinese explanation
能源性能证书（EPC）将房屋能效从A（极高效）到G（极耗能）分级。英格兰出租房一般至少需达E级。等级低意味着取暖费高——租前先看 EPC，广告必须展示。
Example conversation
A: The house looks great but it’s EPC rated F.
B: That could mean huge heating bills in winter — and F is below the usual legal minimum.
A：房子看着不错，但 EPC 评级是F。
B：那冬天取暖费可能高得吓人——而且F低于通常的法定最低标准。
Official sources
Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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