Benefits
Replace manual data entry from paper or scanned EPCs with automated extraction, reducing processing time from minutes to seconds.
Standardise data from different national EPC formats into a consistent, comparable structure for portfolio-wide analysis.
Eliminate transcription errors on critical numeric fields such as annual energy consumption and GHG emission values.
Accelerate property transactions, compliance checks, and energy audits by making certificate data available immediately via API.
How it works
- Step 1
Upload
Send the document to the API as a file or a URL no special formatting required.
- Step 2
The engine reads the document
The engine analyzes the page layout and identifies the content that matters. ByteIt's engine reads the energy certificate's layout, identifying the energy label, consumption figures, and GHG data by their visual position and context rather than relying on fixed template coordinates.
- Step 3
Structured JSON is returned
Every extracted element comes back as structured JSON, positioned and typed, ready to feed into downstream systems.
- Step 4
Confidence-based review
Each field carries a confidence score, so low-confidence results can be routed for human review instead of trusted blindly.
Extractable fields
Features
Extracts energy label ratings (A–G), annual primary and final energy consumption, and GHG emission data.
Captures document-level metadata: document type, country of origin, language on the certificate, and image quality indicators.
Handles multi-page certificates, scanned documents, and photographs of printed EPCs in a single API call.
Outputs structured data in JSON, CSV, or Markdown via REST API or ByteIt Studio, with no template configuration required.
Routes each document through an orchestrated extraction layer that adapts to varied certificate layouts and regional formats.
Use cases
Real estate portfolio energy compliance
Property management firms and housing associations process thousands of EPCs across their portfolios to meet minimum energy efficiency standards (e.g. MEES in the UK). ByteIt extracts the energy label and consumption data from each certificate so that compliance status can be checked, flagged, and reported automatically without opening every PDF.
Property listing and transaction automation
Estate agents and conveyancers need the EPC energy rating and certificate reference number before a property can be listed or sold. By extracting these fields on upload, agents can auto-populate listing portals, reduce back-and-forth with clients, and close transactions faster.
Energy audit and retrofit analysis
Energy consultants conducting large-scale audits require consistent, machine-readable data from certificates to compare buildings, identify the worst performers, and recommend retrofit measures. ByteIt's structured output (JSON/CSV) feeds directly into analysis tools and reporting dashboards.
Green finance and ESG reporting
Banks and financial institutions assessing the energy performance of real estate assets for green mortgages or sustainability-linked loans need verifiable EPC data. Extracted fields such as energy label and GHG emissions can be integrated into underwriting workflows and ESG scoring models.
ERP and workflow system integration
Connect the extracted EPC data to your property management system, CRM, or accounting software using workflow automation tools like n8n, Zapier, or Make. No manual re-keying, no CSV exports, the data moves straight from the certificate into your existing processes.
LIVE DEMO
Try it yourself
Upload a sample energy certificate or test with one of our pre-loaded documents to see extraction results instantly. Accepts PDF, JPG, and PNG formats.
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Ready to dive in? Request a key to get started.Business advantages
- No template setup, upload any EPC format and get structured data back.
- Sub-second latency on most single-page certificates.
- GDPR-compliant with end-to-end encryption and optional zero data retention.
- Free to start with 1,000 credits per month on the Build plan.
Frequently asked questions
What file formats are supported for energy certificates?
ByteIt accepts PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, Word (.docx), and Excel (.xlsx) files. Scanned paper certificates and photographs of printed EPCs are also supported.
Does the engine handle EPCs from different countries?
Yes. ByteIt's layout-aware extraction adapts to EPC formats from the UK, EU member states, and other regions. Country of origin and language on the certificate are extracted as part of the output.
Can it extract data from poor-quality scans or photos?
The engine is trained on real-world document conditions, including low-resolution scans, skewed angles, and photographs of printed certificates. Image quality is reported in the output so you can flag documents that may need re-scanning.
How do I integrate energy certificate extraction into my workflow?
ByteIt provides a REST API and a Python SDK. You can also use ByteIt Studio to preview extraction before writing code, or connect the output to your systems via workflow tools such as n8n, Zapier, or Make.
How is the data returned after extraction?
Data is returned as structured JSON with extracted fields and their values. CSV and Markdown export options are also available through the platform.
Does the API handle multi-page energy certificates?
Yes. ByteIt processes multi-page documents and returns all extracted fields aggregated into a single structured output per document.
What kind of accuracy can I expect?
Accuracy depends on the quality and consistency of the source document. ByteIt's orchestrated extraction layer uses vision-language models optimised for document layout, which typically achieves higher precision than general-purpose LLMs on structured fields like energy labels and numeric consumption data.
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