The carbon factors have been updated to reflect the electricity grid being fueled by more low carbon sources than it was back in 2013, when it was primarily fueled by fossil fuels. In 2021, up to 57.6% of electricity came as a result of low carbon generation (visit source for more).
In a nutshell, electricity now has improved carbon factors, whilst gas’s factors are worse.
Commercial buildings with significant gas consumption, for example those primarily heated with gas, could see worse EPC bands and ratings, while those whose main fuel source is electricity could see their ratings improve.
If you would like to explore how these changes may affect your buildings, please get in touch or write to our team directly at gonetzero@energise.com.
Written By Joe Wright 
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