TrustMark, in collaboration with their Scheme Providers, have published an updated PAS2035:2023 Retrofit Design Guidance to assist in the preparation of retrofit designs and supporting documentation. This guidance ...

The long awaited consultation into "Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime" is now open. (aka EPC Reform). Input to this consultation (and what the Government subsequently do with it) will determine...

TrustMark has released updated guidance on site visit requirements for Retrofit Coordinators (RCs) and qualified professionals, which took effect on November 18, 2024.Particular points to note include:Risk-Based App...

It is admirable to want to “fix the foundations of the UK economy and to kickstart a decade of national renewal”. Apparently… "In its drive for growth, the industrial strategy will shape the economy, taking advantage...

According to Proficiency (the membership organisation representing Energy Assessors and associated professionals) the pathway to Net Zero is severely hampered by how long it takes before EPCs can suitably take into a...

The value of having Proficiency as a Profesional Body for energy assessors is an interesting question. It really depends on what you see as “value”.On the one hand, would value be how much you benefit financially fro...

The clue is very much in the name. The word "Proficiency" has its own meaning as possessing great skill, ability, and experience. It is also a combination of the word "Professional" and the word "Efficiency".  That ...

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 ...