The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) Virtual Conference is coming up on Wed 24 Apr 2024 and looks set to be a great CPD event again this year. It is one of the best opportunities for Energy Assessors ...

Once again we find ourselves questioning the logic behind what the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is doing with the EPC.  We all need  EPCs to be a driver for change, so anything that ...

Once again, it appears that quite a few assessors are scrambling around looking for CPD as it gets towards the end of the year. This seems to be a good time to remind everyone that it does not need to be this way.  P...

Government schemes generally place far too much reliance on funding being distributed by providers finding properties to be upgraded. It is way too difficult for people in homes needing to be upgraded to access the ...

We keep seeing social media requests from energy assessors, “where can I get 10 hours of CPD quickly”, my accreditation is up for renewal and I haven’t got any CPD done.  It is amazing that this is still cropping u...

We have been made aware of conflicting guidance being given to assessors by accreditation schemes on the subject of whether or not to include the operational rating (OR) from a previous DEC if there has been a compli...

Proficiency will have a presence at the PEPA Conference on 31st October 2023. This always proves to be a highly informative event with an excellent range of speakers. If you can get there, it is also one of the best...

We look at why Electric radiators are bad for your pocket, and bad for your EPC rating. Electric radiators are a common choice for heating homes and offices, but they may not be the best option when it comes to run...