Domestic Energy Assessor

[BruceB]

Has anyone investigated yet whether it is worth becoming a domestic energy assessor for next April so that one can issue EPC Level Cs (initial cost in time/money and ongoing costs)?

 

[solarelectrix]

Has anyone investigated yet whether it is worth becoming a domestic energy assessor for next April so that one can issue EPC Level Cs (initial cost in time/money and ongoing costs)?

well I was thinking about it, but then thought the government might Muller that route as well! lol.... I saw that specific qualifications are been devised now called 'green deal advisor qualifications' - what ever next, more money on training!

 

[TedM]

I had been thinking of becoming a Green Deal Energy Advisor - but I am far from convinced it would be a good move.

There are some upcoming free events being organised - see Green Deal Connections

 

[Noshocks]

One my wife uses at a letting agent charges £45, so for that sort of money whats the point, it started at £150 but as with everything competition brought prices down, they got shafted by government in a similar manner.

 

[dansk]

I was going to say same, £40 for EPC so not point training.

 

[solarelectrix]

I was going to say same, £40 for EPC so not point training.

I think you find that the Energy Assessor Qualifications are to be updated - not sure the nominal Estate Agent Accessors ticks all the boxes? These are to be known as 'Green Deal Advisors' and new training courses are been redevelop from what I understand

 

[SRE]

I did the energy assessor course about 3 years ago - didn't take the exams because I was too busy at the time and couldn't see myself doing the surveys day in day out to make a living but it cost a fortune then for a 3 day course - much more than pv training. It was something like £1500 for a 3 day course, a bit of directed learning and an exam. I'd had years in the industry and this was the cheapest I could get away with at the time.

Of course the cost could have come down significantly, it makes my blood boil when I hear about £200 pv courses now when we paid £750 not that long ago.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that if you do the EPC you can't recommend who does the required measures, you're supposed to maintain impartiality so you may end up having problems with doing the EPC on properties you're planning to install in .....

 

[BruceB]

Looking last night there seemed to be internet offers of paying thousands for training that only lasted a few days. And I cannot believe it is very complicated: an inspection, recognising what you see and putting some numbers and choices in a spreadsheet. I'll investigate more in December. Interestingly I had my first booking yesterday for a PV survey and quote post 12 Dec from people who realise they live in a house that will never get to level C (the majority in Bath?) so are happy to get on with it at the 21p rate.
Regards
Bruce

 

[TedM]

I think I've posted this link before - but you can find out how many DEAs are currently in your local area by entering the relevant post code here https://www.epcregister.com/searchAssessor.html

Here in the middle of nowhere in Wales I've got 11 within 15 miles and, using the post code for where I used to live in Bath there are 20 within 5 miles.

I remember reading somewhere that the expected required number of DEAs for the whole of the UK was around 3,500 and there are now over 14,000 registered.

 

[solarsavings]

21 within 11 miles of us.

 

[BruceB]

I have got 13 within 3 miles and would have said I live in the country rather than a town!
No shortage by the look of it.

 

[SRE]

Yes we've got about 10 in a 14 mile radius which isn't bad for a rural area.

 

[Deleted member 19807]

I think the money is in doing SAP calcs on new builds as all new builds will have to have this done to get planning, my partners ex is doing this and he has no shortage of work at the moment.

 

[moggy1968]

One my wife uses at a letting agent charges £45, so for that sort of money whats the point, it started at £150 but as with everything competition brought prices down, they got shafted by government in a similar manner.

sounds a bit like whats going to happen in the PV industry!!

 

[moggy1968]

I remember reading somewhere that the expected required number of DEAs for the whole of the UK was around 3,500 and there are now over 14,000 registered.

sounds a bit like PV!!!

 

[IronLiver]

I also visited a couple on Friday who said they would be interested in getting an installation before April and didin't seem overly concerned about the 21p rate. They also are unlikely to attain a grade C rating given the fact that the property is an edwardian terrace with reliance on off peak storage heating and lack of cavity insulation etc. Still hope out there beyong the 12th...

 

[SolarCity]

We have at least 20 (20 being the maximum that are listed) within a mile of my house - I think I'll pass on this one.

 

[Big n Daft]

Chaps,
Here talks a qualified Home Inspector. There's more DEA's than rats. This is all about taking money off you on a false promise. Sound familiar, be an electrician/plumber in 5days?????

 

[moggy1968]

or a pv installer in 1!!