Domestic Energy Assessors Accreditation Schemes

Accreditation Schemes will ensure that the work of the Domestic Energy Assessors (who undertake Energy Performance Certificate inspections) can be trusted by sellers, buyers and lenders alike.

The Accreditation Schemes will:

• Ensure that all Assessors are 'fit and proper' people
• Check the background of Assessors, including carrying out a Criminal Records Bureau check
• Ensure that the Assessors are qualified to carry out their duties
• Ensure that the Assessors have adequate indemnity cover to deal with any claims that might arise
• Check the quality of the work produced by Assessors and ensure that there are no drops in standards
• Have the power to suspend and/or cancel the membership of any Assessor whose work falls below acceptable standards, or who does not adhere to a strict code of conduct
• Ensure that there are proper procedures in place for complaints and redress
• Keep a public register of their members.

You can find out more about the progress of the Certification schemes for Energy Assessors on the Communities site here.