The Growing Demand for Heat Loss Assessors in the UK
As the UK accelerates its transition to low-carbon heating, heat loss calculations are emerging as a cornerstone of smart, sustainable building design. Whether you’re a Domestic Energy Assessor, Retrofit Installer, or Building Surveyor, adding heat loss assessments to your skillset is not just a good idea, it’s a strategic move that aligns with industry growth, government incentives, and environmental goals.
What Are Heat Loss Calculations?
Heat loss calculations determine how much heat escapes from a building through its walls, windows, roof, and ventilation. These calculations are essential for accurately sizing heating systems, especially heat pumps, in line with BS EN12831 – the British Standard for heating system design.
Why do Heat Loss Calculations Matter?
Heat loss calculations play a crucial role in making sure that heating systems, such as heat pumps, are sized correctly and work as efficiently as possible. By accurately assessing how much heat a building loses, homeowners and installers can ensure systems are sized precisely to the property’s needs. Getting the sizing right avoids the pitfalls of oversized systems that waste energy and money, and undersized ones that struggle to keep spaces comfortable.
This precision is especially important now, as the UK heat pump market continues to grow rapidly. In 2024 alone, 98,469 heat pumps were sold, a 63% increase from the previous year[1]. With government grants of £7,500 available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme[2], heat pumps are becoming more affordable for households. The UK is still working towards the ambitious target of 600,000 installations annually by 2028, creating significant opportunities for those working in this space to upskill and take advantage of the growing opportunities.
Why should I consider training now?
The UK’s journey to net zero is not just about technology and policy, it’s about people. To meet rising demand for energy efficiency, retrofitting, and sustainable construction, the workforce needs the right skills, delivered at the right time. This is especially true now for Heat Loss Assessors, whose expertise will play a vital role in the transition to low-carbon homes and buildings.
That’s why Elmhurst has launched The Great Green Upskill, a bold initiative that provides accredited energy assessors and retrofit professionals with practical, future-focused training at a discounted rate, giving them the confidence and expertise to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector.
Become a Heat Loss Assessor with Elmhurst’s On Demand Training
Elmhurst’s On Demand Heat Loss Assessor Training is a flexible, self-paced course offering 10 hours of CPD and a clear route to becoming a competent Heat Loss Assessor. It covers key topics including floor plans, ventilation, building elements, and interpreting results, ensuring you can deliver assessments to BS EN12831 standards. Successful completion makes you eligible to join the Elmhurst Heat Loss Assessor Competency Scheme, with delegates currently eligible to receive their 1st year of membership for free.
Heat Loss Scheme Owner, Mark Tebbatt, comments on the importance of this training:
“Elmhurst has created a simple, reliable tool that ensures consistent, high-quality work for Heat Loss Calculations. Through clear standards, expert software, and regular checks, our easy-to-use heat loss calculator supports DEAs, Retrofit Assessors, Air Testers, and Installers to grow their skills and stay ahead in a changing industry.”
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Now with 40% off for Elmhurst’s members under The Great Green Upskill, there’s hasn’t been a better time to future-proof your skills and step into a new area of the industry.
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