The further delay to the launch of RdSAP 10, the latest version of the Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure, is a matter of great concern to professionals in the energy assessment and building sectors.  RdSAP s…

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 i…

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 to…

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 re…

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.  Pro…

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 fu…

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 up…

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 complian…