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In accordance with the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD), Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are required on sale, rent or construction of a building. The methodology and certification of assessor schemes is governed by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/ in England & Wales, the Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/index.htm in Northern Ireland and in Scotland the Scottish Buildings Standards Agency http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards/profinfo/epcintro
You can find more information about the EPBD and the background behind EPCs by clicking on the relevant government agency as above. Heating and Ventilation Certification Associates (H&VCA) is an approved accreditation Scheme to accredit the assessors needed as a result of legislative updates and industry developments. If you are looking to see if an assessor is one of our members you can do so by checking the government approved web site - http://www.epcregister.com for England, Wales and Scotland or for Northern Ireland you can find accredited assessors at http://www.niepcregister.com To find a member who is accredited to carry out non domestic properties you can go to the governemnet approved web site which is https://www.ndepcregister.com/ If you would prefer to contact us by phone we can be reached on 01704 847800 or by completing the online enquiry form All our members follow a Code of Conduct if you have cause to complain about one of our members then you will need to follow the process outlined in the document 'Complaining about an Assessor'. This does not affect your statutory rights. H&VCA will keep your data in accordance with the data protection Act 1998. If you are looking for easy ways to stop wasting energy and money then go to Energy Saving Trust Web site - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
Already have an Energy performance certificate? Looking ways to make your home more energy efficient? Then check out the EPC Adviser which shows you what you can do to make your home more energy-efficient and calculates how much money and carbon you can save. EPC Adviser web site can be found at http://epcadviser.direct.gov.uk/epcadviser.html
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