Significant changes to Reduced data SAP are to be implemented in April 2012 in order for Energy Performance Certificates to be used for the Green Deal. This includes additional data to be collected, more optional details relating to the energy performance of building elements (walls, windows, etc.) and building services (e.g. solar hot water systems) and a revised format for the EPC including more options for improvement recommendations. All Domestic Energy Assessors will be required to complete an 8-10 hour training course and pass a multiple-choice examination in order to retain their accreditation. We understand that the exam will be available from mid-February.

Full details of the requirements and the costs of the examinations are still to be confirmed. However, we will be offering training courses in a number of locations and in-house for organisations with a number of DEAs from early February onwards.

Please contact us if you are interested in receiving further details by e-mail as soon as we have them. Please include details of where you are based so that we can plan venues to match demand.