When staring in the face of uncertainty, as small businesses we have two options; stagnate or use this as an opportunity to get ahead of the curve and thrive, not just during the Covid-19 crisis, but beyond. This short guide will aim to encourage you to be pro-active so your business remains busy and profitable. […]
PEPA is introducing a new service for energy assessors and members of the public to report instances of non-compliance with the need to have a valid EPC in respect of properties marketed for sale or let, and for public buildings to display a valid DEC. To use the service please complete the on-line form HERE. Although […]
Dear Assessor, Like many businesses, Quidos have been closely monitoring the latest information and guidance regarding the outbreak of Covid-19 (coronavirus). Please be advised that the entire team are securely working remotely and are able to continue supporting you during our normal office hours. It is crucial to us that we are able to […]
Quidos is a TrustMark approved Retrofit Assessor scheme, in line with the PAS 2035. This is the specification for the energy retrofit of domestic buildings. Becoming a retrofit assessor and member of a scheme will mean you are fully qualified to work on domestic retrofit projects. A quality mark has been produced by Trustmark and […]
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Main, Second Main and Secondary Heating The Main, Second main and secondary heating is a 1 hour online training course discussing the difference between Main, Second Main and Secondary heating systems and how these are treated differently within RdSAP. Incorrect identification of these systems is one of the leading causes of audit failure and it […]
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Extensions Online Training Course This 1 hour online training course gives an overview of extensions and how they should be assessed and entered when undertaking domestic EPCs. Extensions are one of the issues that many domestic energy assessors have a lot of trouble with and this online training covers many of the issues surrounding the correct […]
Conversions This Bitesize conversions online training course provides an overview of the subject of conversions and how they should be dealt with for domestic energy assessments. Conversions are a common cause of auditing failure and it is important that assessors are well aware of the approach that should be followed when assessing a unit which […]
That’s the verdict delivered by Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change, who says emissions from aviation could be reduced by around a fifth by the mid-century. Zero-carbon aviation is unlikely to be feasible by 2050. That’s the verdict offered by Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), Lord Deben, to the Secretary of […]
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A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change suggests climate change could mean sea levels rise by more than a metre by the end of the century Rising sea levels will affect the lives of one billion people around the world by 2050. That’s according to a new report from the Intergovernmental Panel […]
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SURVEY SHOWS HALF OF UK FIRMS PLANNING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS Manufacturers who put sustainability and environmental improvements at the heart of their businesses reaped the benefit in cost-savings across their business, according to a new survey released today by Make UK. ‘Manufacturing: stepping up to the sustainability challenge’ takes the temperature of sustainability progress in […]
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