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Scottish EPC Register

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) lodged in Scotland are stored on the Scottish EPC register. When a non-domestic or domestic is lodged by an accredited  Assessor, the certificate is stored centrally and can be retrieved. This makes the register a useful tool for checking whether a building already has a valid EPC.

This register is operated by the Energy Saving Trust on behalf of the Scottish Government. Access to the Scottish EPC Register is determined by The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2008.

General access to data held on the register is restricted to ‘authorised recipients’, including Approved Organisations and Local Authorities. Members of the public may search for individual EPCs by report reference number and, more recently, by postcode.

In England and Wales, Energy Performance Certificates can be retrieved by RRN and postcode. Go to the England and Wales EPC register - search by postcode

Search for a Scottish Energy Performance Certificate, Display Energy Certificate or Section 63 Action Plan

Retrieve a Scottish EPC from the Energy Saving Trust website

Metro Commercial EPC services

Metro Commercial provides accredited non-domestic EPCs across Scotland and can assist with:

  • Preparing new EPCs for commercial buildings.

  • Delivering Section 63 Action Plans.

  • Integrating compliance data into digital building manuals.

If you need help retrieving a certificate or arranging a new EPC, please contact our team through the 'Contact Us' section for high-quality EPCs.

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How to Search the Scottish EPC Register

Members of the public may search for individual EPCs by:

  • Report Reference Number (RRN) – the unique 20-digit number shown on every certificate.
  • Postcode – allowing you to locate certificates for a specific building address.

General access to bulk data remains restricted to ‘authorised recipients’ such as Approved Organisations and Local Authorities. Only individual certificates can be viewed by the public.

What an EPC Contains

A Scottish EPC includes:

  • The building’s asset rating
  • Estimated energy use and carbon emissions
    recommended improvement measures.
  • Notional building comparison.
  • RRN and lodgement details, including 
    validity date and assessor accreditation. 

This information helps building owners understand performance and identify cost-effective opportunities to reduce energy use.

When an EPC Is Required

In Scotland, an EPC is normally required when:

  • selling a building
  • letting to a new tenant
  • constructing a new building
  • certain public buildings require DECs and Advisory Reports

Non-domestic buildings over 1,000 m² may require a Section 63 Action Plan. 

These requirements ensure transparency and help improve the energy efficiency of Scotland’s building stock.

EPCs in Scotland vs England & Wales

The Scottish EPC Register is separate from the England and Wales EPC Register. Key differences include:

  • different EPC methodologies.
  • separate lodgement systems.
  • Scotland’s additional Section 63 obligations for larger non-domestic buildings.
  • different rules on data access and display requirements.

If you are searching for an EPC in England or Wales, you can retrieve certificates using the RRN or the postcode on the relevant register.

Common Issues with searching for EPCs

You may be unable to find an EPC because:

  • the RRN is incorrect or missing.
  • the certificate has expired.
  • the property address has changed.
  • the EPC was never lodged correctly.

If a certificate cannot be located, a new EPC may be required.

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