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...

If you are looking for a way to improve the energy efficiency of your home and save money on your bills, you may be interested in the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS). This is a new government scheme that will...

The following explanatory article has been provided in response to a social media question regarding the correct approach to entering into RdSAP an extension which has an entire sloping glass roof. The quick answerSw...