What Does an Energy Performance Certificate Assessor Do?

Generally speaking an energy performance certificate assessor does two things. They either assess a property on a site-based basis, or they carry out a domestic energy assessment, assessing the energy efficiency of a property.

Domestic energy assessor

Currently there are over ten thousand DEAs registered in the UK. These assessors are responsible for the issue of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to properties. These certificates are required by law for every home in England and Wales.

Energy Performance Certificates are also required when houses are sold, rented or leased. They are a valuable indicator of how a property performs. They also identify local companies and organisations that may be able to help reduce the energy consumption of a property.

Domestic energy assessors carry out detailed assessments to calculate energy efficiency of residential buildings. They also advise on the environmental benefits of different types of energy. They may also recommend energy saving home improvements, such as energy saving appliances.

Energy assessors use government approved methodology and software to complete their assessments. They will also have to join an approved accreditation scheme. This requires them to submit an application form and a fee. Once they are registered, they will be listed on an accredited energy assessors’ register.

EPC Ratings

Having an EPC can make it easier for homeowners to make the most of their property. It’s also helpful to potential buyers and renters because it shows them how energy efficient a property is. The certificate also breaks down the elements of a property, such as windows, walls, and lighting.

The Energy Performance Certificate is a legal requirement in the UK. It became a requirement in Scotland in 2009 and in England in 2008. It helps potential tenants and buyers understand the energy efficiency of a building. The certificate also lists recommended energy efficiency improvements.

An EPC is produced by an approved software. The software breaks down each element of the building. It also includes the average cost of the work, as well as the potential savings. The information can be downloaded as a free PDF file. It’s also available on a government website.

The Energy Performance Certificate is a national calculation method that combines insulation performance, heating ventilation and cooling systems, and building fabric materials. The results are displayed in a coloured chart.

Site-based approach

Using a site-based approach to measure the energy performance of a building, a novel approach has been devised. The resulting EPC will be an interactive digital experience that entails the use of the Web-GIS module to produce geospatial information pertaining to the building. The same can be achieved by using the BIM-based digital twin concept.

The oh so cool-looking aforementioned EPC will be accompanied by a well-constructed and informative web portal, allowing the savvy building owner to track and monitor the performance of their building over time. The BIM-based digital twin enables the automated collection and storage of operational data, enabling near-real-time analytics and benchmarking of a building’s performance. The EPC will also be accompanied by a well-designed recommendations report, highlighting the measures requisite to improve the performance of the building.

A few notable mentions are the SmartMoveMole (SMoM) system for measuring the performance of building systems and the BEAM-based approach to certifying the performance of a building’s building envelope. These systems have been successfully implemented in several buildings, including the historic Queen’s Hall, Westminster Abbey and the British Museum.

Legality of letting out a property that fails to meet the minimum energy efficiency rating of E

Whether or not you can legally let out a property that fails to meet the minimum energy efficiency rating of E is a question you may need to consider. The government announced that it is introducing new regulations that will affect domestic lettings. It’s important to understand how this change will affect you and the industry as a whole.

The new rules come into force on April 1, 2018. Landlords will be required to improve their properties’ EPC rating to at least E in order to rent them out. The standard is intended to reduce carbon waste, and help move towards net-zero targets.

Landlords who fail to meet the standard can face fines up to PS5,000 per property, depending on the length of time they’ve been breaching the law. Local authorities will be responsible for enforcement, and will be able to impose fines of up to PS5,000 per tenant.

Landlords should make the necessary improvements to their properties as soon as possible. If they’re unable to do so, they should consider selling or renting the property out.