News & Updates

PEPA Conference 2020

Last year we received a lot of feedback that the conference was too focussed on the domestic EPC agenda when future developments were being discussed. This year there will be a specific strand dealing with Non-Domestic issues. This will include an update on the new SOR audit regime as well as items on DECs and MEES.  

Are UK businesses ready for ESOS?

Andrew Geens was interviewed by Mel Blackmore from Blackmores on the delivery of ESOS Phase 2 reports.

New ESOS Guidance published by the Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has issued version 6 of its Guidance on the ESOS Regulations. This is of interest to ESOS Lead Assessors and may also be useful for  companies that qualify for ESOS reporting.

ESOS Phase 1 Statistics

With Phase 2 of ESOS in full swing it is interesting to see the figures from Phase 1 with CIBSE Certification topping the tables in terms of number of Assessors on the register as well as number of reports notified.  

PEPA announce 2019 Conference – Shaping the Future for EPCS and DECs

Following the success of the 2018 PEPA Conference, and feedback from the delegates that it should become an annual event, we are pleased to invite you to the 2019 PEPA Conference.  

New EPC Software versions

CIBSE Certification has been informed of an important update in the EPC software that will affect lodgements after the 9th of October 2018. 

New EPC and DEC Conventions in 2018

Following the issue of new EPC Conventions earlier this year MHCLG have now issued new DEC Conventions.

Transferring ISO 9001 webinar

CIBSE Certification have broadcast a webinar explaining the principles and practicalities of transferring certification from one UKAS accredited Certification Body to another.

ISO9001 Accreditation Boost for CIBSE Certification

CIBSE Certification has been accredited to certify Quality Management Systems (QMS) against 9001 by UKAS.

Webinar: ESOS & ISO 50001 go head-to-head

ESOS & ISO 50001 go head-to-head Which option is best for you?

ISO 50006 webinar

CIBSE Certification broadcast their first webinar, are you measuring your energy performance correctly?, on 6th December 2017.

DCLG publish new EPC Guidance

DCLG have published new guidance for non-domestic EPCs dated December 2017

ESOS Phase 2

ESOS Phase 2 given a boost with the publication of the latest Environment Agency Newsletter  

Building Standards Division in Scotland Announces Consultation

The Building Standards Division in Scotland have announced a consultation on funding of The Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register    

New Guidance for Non – Domestic Landlords on Energy Efficiency

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued Guidance for Non – Domestic Landlords on The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015  

Good news on Section 63 in early re-assurance from the Building Standards Division in Scotland

CIBSE Certification have had the following re-assuring email from the Building Standards Division of the Scottish Government 

Notice of government’s intention to publish more data related to Energy Performance Certificates

Notice of government’s intention to publish more data related to Energy Performance Certificates  

Scheme Operating Requirements (SORs) for EPBD Scheme

DCLG announce consultation on new Scheme Operating Requirements (SORs) for EPBD Scheme

2016 CIBSE Certification Scotland Update

What's new in 2016 from CIBSE Certification

ISO 50001 accreditation boost for CIBSE Certification

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has officially granted CIBSE Certification accreditation to certify Energy Management Systems against ISO 50001.