Whilst we are working hard to raise the energy efficiency standards of existing buildings, there is one recurring theme that keeps knocking us back. Strip-back lease terms. Take for example the recent case of a 201...

It is frustrating that despite all the evidence to the contrary, we are still hearing the argument that people do not need an EPC because their building is listed. As far as we can ascertain…. 1) Listed buildings a...

Proficiency is pleased to welcome EPC Near Me as a new industry partner. A highly specific marketing platform for Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs). At Proficiency, we offer a remarkable range of support and bene...

CPD Requirements may be becoming more stringent. Make sure you are ahead of any changes by getting a good mix of CPD including attending a reasonable number of structured and certificated sessions. The indications I ...

The new non-domestic EPC conventions have finally been published and are for implementation from 1st February 2023. They will be circulated to members by each of the accreditation schemes in due course but if you wou...

Help for you to work out how you can save money on your energy use. With the focus on saving money during the energy price crisis it is important to understand which appliances are costing you the most to run. Obvio...

It has come to our attention that there may be two versions of the Product Characteristics Database (PCDB) in use at the same time by at least one accreditation scheme.  This is a significant concern, and we call u...

Where has Proficiency come from, and where is it going?A small group of assessors working together created DCHI, a local association based in the South West that has been able to influence changes at a national leve...