What does ‘Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, Level 3′ mean, what is accreditation and who are Elmhurst Energy?
In England and Wales the scheme to train and test the energy assessors required to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) is managed, amongst others, by ‘The Awarding Body for the Built Environment’ (ABBE). All ABBE awards are nationally recognised and approved by Ofqual (The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator). ‘Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, Level 3′ means that the assessor is permitted to produce EPCs for existing buildings which do not have air-conditioning plant with a capacity greater than 12kW per chiller. Additionally, all assessors need to belong to an government approved accreditation scheme (for Rock Energy Solutions, this is Elmhurst Energy) whose main function is to manage the ongoing quality standards of all EPCs produced and to ensure that all assessors are appropriately insured and maintain their level of knowledge through an programme of continuous professional development (CPD). The credentials of all assessors can be verified by visiting t
