We have recently received the transitional arrangements for version 4.1.e and version 5.2.d of SBEM for Part L compliance and Energy Performance Certificates in Wales. The arrangements follow the revisions to Part L that come into effect from 31st July 2014. The transitional provisions in the Building Regulations require that applications submitted under Part L 2010 prior to 31 July 2014, will be able to continue to progress through to completion using SBEM 4.1.e,
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment and energy saving identification scheme for large undertakings (and their corporate groups). The scheme applies throughout the UK. Once in effect, ESOS is set to mandate energy audits for over 9000 UK businesses (i.e. large organisations with more than 250 employees or a turnover in excess of €50M and balance sheet assets greater than €43m). This is particularly good news for Display Energy Certificate
Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed for applications with immediate effect. A surge in applications over the last two days means the allocated budget has now been reached. All applications received prior to the fund closing that satisfy the terms and conditions and meet the eligibility criteria will be honoured at the original rates. The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund was set up to help households in England
ECO Government response to the 5th March consultation has been released today. Please follow the links below for the relevant documents: . The Future of the Energy Company Obligation -Government response to the 5 March 2014 consultation - This document sets out the Government’s position on the proposals contained within ‘The Future of the Energy Company Obligation’ (ECO) consultation which was launched on 5 March 2014 and closed on 16 April 2014. Energy Companies Obligation (ECO): Guidance for Suppliers - The Energy Companies
An impressive public and industry response to the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has seen more than £43million worth of vouchers issued in the first six weeks, and well over £50m applied for. 12,200 applications have been received and 7,925 households in England and Wales have received vouchers under the scheme, which offers people money back for making energy saving improvements to their home. We expect to have reached £50m in vouchers issued within the
Elmhurst Energy has reduced pricing for ECO software down to just £1 + VAT per submission from 1st July 2014. The price applies to our existing ECO customers and new sign-ups to the software. If you are an existing ECO software user, the new reduced charges will automatically apply to your submissions from 1st July. If you are new to ECO and want to find out more about signing up with Elmhurst, contact us at
DECC has published the governments response to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) consultation. Regulations have been laid in Parliament to give legal effect to the scheme, and published guidance for potential scheme participants. A copy of the Government Response and DECC Guidance can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/energy-savings-opportunity-scheme. The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme Regulations 2014 have been published on www.legislation.gov.uk. The Environment Agency, who have been appointed the scheme administrator for ESOS have
Managing Director of Elmhurst Energy and Chairman of the Property and Energy Professional’s Association, Stephen O’Hara has praised the government’s attempt to increase awareness of the latest phase of the Green Deal initiative. O’Hara comments: “For energy efficiency initiatives of this nature to be successful, we need high levels of awareness and understanding amongst the very people those initiatives serve. I welcome the news that the Department of Energy and Climate Change is preparing a
Looking to add NEW value services to each property visit, perhaps for estate agents to complement the provision of your EPCs? Elmhurst has launched a new Photography training course to support domestic energy assessors in extending their business to provide professional property photography and virtual tours. This one day intense training course will show you how to take high quality property photos which can be used by estate agents for marketing and letting properties. The new
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has recently released three new documents which provide additional guidance for both Domestic and Non Domestic Energy Assessors. Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings – A guide for the marketing sale and let of dwellings The essential and fundamental guide to EPCs How EPCs are calculated Complaints processes Accessing register data under the EP of Buildings regulations 2012 Where EPC
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