National Energy Services
National Energy Centre
Davy Avenue
Milton Keynes
MK5 8NA
tel: 01908 442111
fax: 01908 662296
email: dea@nesltd.co.uk
What is a Domestic Energy Assessor?
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How do I become a Domestic Energy Assessor?
Essentially, you will need two things:
- The ABBE Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment (or other approved)
- To be a member of an approved accreditation scheme
The NHER runs an approved DEA Accreditation Scheme, which offers its members comprehensive insurance, industry-leading online software, free technical support, and discounted training opportunities.
To join an approved accreditation scheme you will have to pass a series of background checks, including a Basic Level Criminal Records Bureau check.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
The EPBD is being implemented in stages in England and Wales between now and January 2009. Article 7 of the Directive requires an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to be produced whenever a building is constructed, sold or rented out.
Under the Directive, the EPC can only be produced by "suitably qualified and/or accredited experts".
EPCs now form part of the Home Information Pack (HIP) in the marketed sales sector. The rollout of mandatory HIPs began on 1 August and is now complete .
Who can produce EPCs for the HIP?
EPCs can only be produced by Home Inspectors and DEAs. Home Inspectors will also be able to produce Home Condition Reports, which are now a voluntary part of the HIP.
When will EPCs be required in the rented dwellings sector?
EPCs will be required for rented property from October 2008, whenever the property is marketed to prospective new tenants. For further details see here.
How will I get work to undertake EPCs?
EPCs will be commissioned by estate agents, home information pack providers and individuals. Once the EPBD is rolled out to the social and private rented sectors, local authorities, registered social landlords as well as private landlords will also be commissioning EPCs.
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