Pepper launches EPC initiative

Pepper is offering customers a free energy efficiency survey, EPC certificate, and tailored action plan.

If the action plan requires expenditure to complete the work, Pepper Money could offer customers a second charge mortgage which could help finance the improvements. For any customers who undertake the suggested works, a second EPC can also be claimed to validate the improvements.

In January, Pepper improved its criteria to remove restrictions around properties with solar panels, and last year it launched a partnership with Ecologi, with a commitment to provide ongoing financial support to the organisation to fund its tree planting and carbon reduction activities.

Laurence Morey, CEO at Pepper Money, said: “At Pepper Money, we understand that we have an active role to play to change the way our industry is impacting our environment. We know this won’t happen overnight but will be the result of many consistent positive changes and helping our customers to better understand the impact they and their properties have on the environment.

“With this in mind, we are really pleased to be able to launch this initiative that offers our customers a free EPC survey, certificate, and action plan. And, of course, we will look to help them finance any work that is required to make their homes more energy efficient with one of our second charge mortgage products."