Domestic Energy Accreditation Scheme
About the scheme
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The implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which introduced energy performance certificates, also brought in the requirement for public occupied buildings, which are publicly accessible and larger than 1000sq m, to display an energy certificate in a prominent place.
In order to produce these certificates, you must be a member of a government-approved accreditation scheme.
The EU EPBD was introduced in England and Wales from January 2006 with a three-year implementation period ending January 2009.
The government introduced Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for residential property from 1 August 2007. Additionally, from October 2008, all commercial buildings constructed, sold or rented were required to have an EPC.
Only accredited energy assessors are able to carry out assessments to produce EPCs for domestic and commercial property.
Since July 2009, RICS has been approved by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to operate an accreditation scheme for the following:
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Domestic Energy Assessors and the production of EPCs for existing dwellings
- Domestic Energy Assessors and the production of EPCs for newly constructed dwellings
RICS training for this scheme ceased in March 2009.
For more information
RICS Regulation
t +44 (0)2076 951 670
e regulation@rics.org or schemes@rics.org
Members in Scotland and Northern Ireland are advised to contact their regional office.
