The BBC has reported that two thirds of UK homes fail to meet long-term energy efficiency targets. The findings suggest that more than 12 million homes fall below a grade 'C' Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This means householders spend more on energy bills and contribute more to CO2 emissions than other homes with appropriately installed energy efficiency measures. Experts say retrofit measures are needed because of the number of homes built before 1990. Dr Tim
Elmhurst welcomes the increase in debate around buildings, their impact on climate change and the need to improve their 'energy efficiency' (something we have advocated for for over 25 years). Elmhurst's Technical and Operations Director, Stuart Fairlie, comments: "It is fantastic to see many people including MPs and the Lords debating about the necessary steps required for decarbonising the UK's building stock, and we applaud them for putting energy efficiency at the heart of debate.
The Scottish Government is expected to introduce new minimum energy efficiency regulations for the private rented sector in April 2020. What are the proposed regulations for the private rented sector? The minimum energy efficiency regulations (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 set out the minimum level of energy efficiency for properties in the private rented property (PRS) in Scotland and use Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) as a means to measure this standard. Although it is
If you like the idea of being out and about, meeting lots of new people and working independently, then a career as a Domestic Energy Assessor could be for you. An interest in buildings is a must, as is the ability to perform simple calculations. You will be in the homes of clients for much of the day, so communication skills are key. But what other skills do you require to be an energy assessor? There
Alok Sharma has been appointed as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Minister for COP26, following the sacking of Andrea Leadsom and Claire Perry respectively. Sharma was elected Conservative MP for Reading West in 2010, and previously worked as a Minister of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (June 2017 – January 2018). Prior to his role as International Development Secretary he was Minister of State for
Last week Elmhurst were asked to back a private members bill by Lord Foster of Bath. Elmhurst always advocates and promotes its members work in producing energy assessments and energy certificates for the nation’s homes and commercial buildings and so were very willing to back the Bill which demands legislation to enforce some energy efficiency commitments already made by Government. Lord Foster in the debate in the House of Lords on Friday 7th Feb, opened
On 1st October 2019 the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) published The Future Homes Standard consultation with proposals to require, amongst other things, an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from new dwellings by 2025. This was accompanied by a proposed interim step in 2020 and put forward two options: a reduction of either 20% or 31% in carbon emissions. The deadline for responding to the Consultation is 7th February 2020. You can
Elmhurst Energy has announced it will be exhibiting at Futurebuild, the event that aims to tackle the biggest challenges faced by the built environment. The event will be held at ExCel London from 3-5 March with Elmhurst Energy welcoming visitors at stand D101. This year’s event will focus on making the transition to a zero carbon world, with Elmhurst Energy becoming part of Futurebuild’s Whole House Retrofit Zone. New for 2020, this zone will cover
Hello, my name is Owen. I’m 17 and an A-Level student doing a week work experience at Elmhurst Energy to get a greater understanding of how a business functions on a day to day basis. I started the week of by meeting Caroline (the HR manager) who introduced me to Elmhurst and what they do. Then she proceeded to give me a tour of the office and the various departments explaining their roles in Elmhurst
Elmhurst Energy is delighted to report that one million Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) were lodged by members in 2019! An EPC rates the energy efficiency of a property from A to G (A being the most efficient and G being the least). Since its inception in 2007, the EPC has given property owners valuable energy performance information, which they have been able to use to identify potential cost savings and improvements. The EPC has proved
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