Domestic Energy Assessors Opportunities
Homes are responsible for 27% of the UK's carbon emissions, so improving the efficiency of how they are heated and lit is a top priority.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be compulsory for all houses sold.
Initially all 4 bedroom houses being sold will require EPCs from August 2007 onwards, with smaller properties being required to have them later in the year.
The number of opportunities for domestic energy assessors is expected to grow when energy certificates become compulsory for rented property in 2008, and further still when EPCs become mandatory for commercial buildings.
About 7000 Energy Inspectors are needed nationwide, most recent figures indicate about 2000 have been trained.
Potential employers include:
- HIP providers
- Solicitors
- Panels acting as agents and taking a cut of fees
- Estate agents
- Surveyors and valuers
- Energy retailers
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