Existing Dwellings - Overview
Looking to produce EPCs for existing dwellings in Scotland?
Elmhurst Energy Systems provide professional and affordable software, training and Accreditation for individuals looking to practise as Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) and to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for existing dwellings. Members of other approved organisations that have signed a protocol with Building Standards Division (BSD) can also train and use the Elmhurst RdSAP software to produce EPCs.
The requirement to produce an EPC for existing dwellings in Scotland has been mandatory from 1st December 2008 for residential property sales as part of the home report and from the 4th January 2009 for rental properties.
Approved organisations
An EPC for an existing dwelling can only be issued by a qualified member of an approved organisation in terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations. Elmhurst Energy Systems has signed a protocol with the Building Standards Division on behalf of the Scottish Government and is therefore an approved organisation which is able to accredit Energy Assessors in Scotland.
The Elmhurst Protocol allows members of the Elmhurst Domestic Energy Assessor Accreditation scheme to extend their membership to cover Scotland and is appropriate to produce EPCs for the rental of domestic dwellings in both the private and public sectors. Individuals that are not currently members of the
However, some additional training is required to cover the variations in legislation, data collection and EPC production to supplement the knowledge gained during previous Energy Assessor training. This additional training is based on distance learning and once successfully completed the energy assessor's details will be registered to produce EPCs on existing dwellings in Scotland under the Elmhurst protocol. The cost of the training pack and registration is £20 +VAT. This cost is a one off and in addition to any other DEA fees or renewals.
Please note: It is anticipated that EPCs at the point of sale will be completed by Chartered Surveyors as part of the Home Report / Single Survey process and not covered as part of the Elmhurst protocol.
Elmhurst Energy Software, Training and Accreditation Information
Elmhurst has developed its own Government approved RdSAP online software tool and can provide the appropriate training, qualification and Accreditation for an individual to produce legally valid EPCs.
Please use the buttons below to access the information you will need on the software, training and Accreditation Elmhurst provide. The buttons provide access to the relevant application forms, prices and availability of training courses.
