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To meet the requirement for Energy Performance Certificates, CIBSE is running courses this April to train energy assessors to conduct air conditioning inspections.
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The UK's domestic heating sector has already made a significant dent in the country's carbon footprint, one leading boiler manufacturer has claimed....
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Gotohip, the leading industry resource site for Energy Assessors and Home Inspectors has announced that it has secured access to this database for members.
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British bosses have been reminded that one of the most effective ways for them to bring down gas and electricity bills is to boost their energy efficiency....
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Heating specialist Dimplex has offered some tips for construction firms keen on reducing their projects' carbon emissions....
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Trials highlight satisfaction with Home Information Packs and buyers acting on energy ratings...
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Each household in the UK creates around six tonnes of carbon dioxide a year....
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Gotohip is pleased to have arranged discounted courses on assessing and reporting thatched properties for members. Understanding Thatched Roofs is a specialist course delivered by Master Thatcher Charles Chalcraft....
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The Government's drive towards zero carbon housing took a major step forward today with the announcement that all new homes are to be rated on their green credentials from 1 May....
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Some energy assessors are now being asked for £10,000,000 piblic liability insurance. It is hard to understand why this would be needed for a non invasive inspection....
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The requirement for EPCs for commercial buildings in England and Wales will be rolled out in three phases during 2008...
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A home that can run for up to a year without relying on electricity supplied by National Grid was displayed in London this week, it has emerged....
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TRADA is concerned that developers will not be ready to meet the 6th April deadline to provide Energy Performance certificates for all new dwellings put up for sale, as well as the sale of new and existing non-domestic properties over 10,000m2....
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Housing Minister Rt Hon Caroline Flint MP announced on 8 May 2008 the extension of the temporary provisions for first day marketing and leasehold requirements in the HIP Regulations from 1 June to 31 December 2008....
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Time will tell whether this really is the way forward, but with growing dissatisfaction with the service from many of the initial panel providers ......
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GreenEnergy360 launch a comprehensive information website for those considering renewable energy in their homes....
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Gothip is pleased to have been successful in making a large number of DEAs aware of a significant employment opportunity and providing the introduction to those who were interested in it....
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Accreditation Schemes
Accredits the individuals to be EAs, not an organisation
Approved by Secretary of State
Accredited means fit and proper, qualified and having the relevant insurance
Lodgement of EPCs & DECs on to central register
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Average four bedroom homes are getting an 'E' energy rating, according to a survey from the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Home Information Packs (HIPs)....
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Communities and Local Government have released a guidance documents for Landlords to help them understand the requirements for EPCs on property rentals....
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