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  • HIPs extended to 3 bed homes (10th Sept 2007)

  • The government has launched the Home Information Pack scheme (Hips) to cover three-bedroom homes in England and Wales from today, 10 September 2007.

    The Energy Performance Certificate which will from part of the (Hips), will be produced by Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs).

    For information on training, accreditation or business opportunities for DEAs, please click on the links to the left.

  • We are moving

  • Elmhurst Energy Systems Limited are moving premises on Monday the 18th June 2007

    To facilitate moving premises we will be closed to taking call and emails from Friday 15th June and will return on Tuesday the19th June.

    New address:
    Unit 16, St Johns Business Park
    Lutterworth
    Leicestershire
    LE17 4HB

    Phone numbers:
    Main Phone no. 08700 850490
    Fax no. 08700 850491

  • Boiler Amendment April 1st 2005. Update

  • The ODPM have just released a letter explaining their position on the ‘The Building Regulations 2000, Approved Document Part L1, Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings. Correction. April 2005’ It clearly states the intention as recommended by Elmhurst and all industry to remove the changes to the calculation methodology. Read on for further information..

  • Boiler amendment April 2005

  • On April 1st 2005 there was a change/correction to Part L (Eng & Wales) aimed at ensuring only SEDBUK A and B rated boilers were installed. This document released had more wide ranging issues; please read this article for further clarification.

  • Breaking News: HIPs Delayed

  • In the House of Commons today 22nd May 2007 at 15.30 The Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly MP made the following announcement: The introduction of Home Information Packs is to be delayed until 1st August - when they will be brought in for sales of four-bedroom properties and larger. We will endeavour to find out all we can and inform everyone, please keep an eye on this website. Click on the yellow header for more information.

  • Business opportunities

  • Once trained and qualified as a Domestic Energy Assessor where will you get your business from? There are a number of different ways that you will be able to gain work.

  • Domestic Energy Assessment One Step Closer with Si Reports Ltd.

  • Elmhurst is pleased to announce that we have recently concluded negotiations for a 5-Year Service contract with Si Reports Ltd to supply software, DEA training, accreditation and technical support to Si Reports emerging Domestic Energy Rating services. This is the start of an exciting partnership that will see the Elmhurst and Si Reports at the forefront of the delivery of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) throughout the UK.

  • Elmhurst Accreditation Approved for new EPBD strands

  • The Secretary of State approves Elmhurst Energy Systems to operate accreditation scheme for public buildings, newly constructed dwellings and non-dwellings. Elmhurst launches a route for person to produce EPCs for newly constructed dwellings - other routes to follow shortly -

  • Elmhurst and David Wilson produce the first new build EPC

  • Elmhurst Energy has produced England and Wales first ‘On-construction’ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for a new house just completed by David Wilson Homes in Leicestershire. EPCs become mandatory for all ‘new dwellings’ in England and Wales, on the 6th April this year under the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

  • Elmhurst SAP 2005 Update – May 3rd 2006

  • We now have received word that our new SAP 2005 Part L software has been approved by the BRE.

    We expect to dispatch CD’s to customers with active maintenance agreements within the next week.

    Those of you that have been involved with the beta program can download the approved version in the usual way.

    We will not be processing any more beta program requests.

  • Elmhurst Training

  • Elmhurst provides tailored training course for all software packages. All trainees become SAP accredited surveyors, enabling them to produce certified SAP ratings. Please contact us for further details.

  • Energy Performance Certificate Accreditation Scheme

  • Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd is pleased to announce that it is in formal discussions with the Government (Department for Communities and Local Government) to launch an independent accreditation scheme to deliver Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) in the domestic market.

  • HIPs announcement July 2006

  • Government announces phased HIP roll-out to begin with energy certificates DCLG News Release (18th July 2006) The Government announced new proposals to phase the introduction of HIPs, prioritising the delivery of energy efficiency information with further testing later this year on the other aspects of HIPs. (Click on heading to read more)

  • HIPs get full roll out

  • The Government on the (22nd November 2007) announced that Home Information Packs (Hips) will be required for all properties being sold in England and Wales from 14th December 2007. The Energy Performance Certificate which from part of the (Hips), will be produced by Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs). For information on training, accreditation or business opportunities for DEAs, please click on the links to the left.

  • Home Information Pack (HIP) and RdSAP Training

  • The proposed change to how we buy and sell homes. The seller would be obliged to provide to any potential purchaser an upfront pack on their property containing a condition survey, energy performance report and legal searches. Also, further details of flexible RdSAP training options.

  • Home Information Pack Regulations

  • Revised Regulations The revised Home Information Pack Regulations were laid before Parliament on 29 March 2007. These regulations take on board the outcomes from the consultation in January, extensive discussions with stakeholders, results from the baseline research and feedback from the ongoing area trials. The explanatory memorandum that accompanies the regulations is also available for download...

  • Changing Legislation

  • The following changes in legislation are due to take affect on the following dates:

    Building Regulations Part J (Scotland) 4th March 2002

    Building Regulations Part L (England) 1st April 2002

    SAP version 9.70 28th February 2002

  • New Build EPCs delayed until April 2008 (19th Nov 2007)

  • The Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) have confirmed that new build dwellings ‘On Construction’ will need an Energy Performance Certificate based on full SAP2005 from the 6th April 2008, consequently replacing the earlier implementation date of 1st January 2008 (originally scheduled for 1st October 2007).

  • New series of DEA Training Courses launched (2008)

  • Elmhurst have launched new DEA training courses, with special discounts available to members of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), in order to assist them with the implementation of mandatory EPCs for the rental sector from Oct 2008

  • New Software Releases

  • In preparation for the changes above, Elmhurst has developed software that overlaps new with existing legislation. This not only gives our software users the opportunity to study how existing constructions will perform after 1st April, but also allows access to applications using the existing legislation after the changes have been introduced.

  • ODPM Part L response

  • The ODPM have released the Part L Consulation Document, outlining the proposals for the New Part L to come into effect 1st Jan 2006. The responses have been gathered, and the new Part L should be available in the summer of 2005.

  • Part L and SAP2005 latest

  • ODPM finally publish Part L for England and Wales (15th March 2006) with an April 6th 2006 implementation date. We are seeking approval of our Design Software from the BRE. Information regarding a release date will appear on this website.

  • SAP Rating Software

  • Elmhurst produces a range of software products for assessing the energy efficiency of dwellings. Elmhurst Design Software is for showing compliance with current building regulations. Elmhurst Streamline/Wizard Software is for use on existing properties, and shows potential improvements.

  • Streamline Software On-line

  • New Streamline Software online facility available. Process streamline energy reports directly on this website, access details available to accredited Streamline Surveyors.

  • Telephone Helpline

  • ‘Unprecedented volume of calls’ We are experiencing an extremely large number of phone calls to our helpline, largely because of the Home Information Pack and what is currently happening.

  • Training for Part J/L and SAP version 9.70

  • If studying the changes from the published documents fills you with dread, why not let us take the strain? Let an Elmhurst software trainer take you through the changes, and show you how these changes affect your software.