Energy Assessors in Northern Ireland

CIBSE Certification plans to provide top-up training for Low Carbon Consultants operating in Northern Ireland to allow them to become energy assessors under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

From the end of June 2008 in Northern Ireland Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be required when a home is marketed for sale and from the end of September they will be required for all newly constructed buildings. In addition, from the end of December, Display Energy Certificates will be required in all public sector buildings over 1000m² in floor area.  Finally, from the end of December EPCs will be required for commercial buildings marketed for sale and for commercial premises and residential buildings being offered for rental, thus becoming compulsory whenever a building is constructed, sold or rented out.

Implementation will be undertaken by the Department of Finance and Personnel, Building Standards Branch who are working on a dedicated EPBD website but in the meantime visit www.buildingregulationsni.gov.uk

Free Seminars on EPCs in Northern Ireland

Thursday 22nd May 2008 (Ballymena) with a choice of 9am or 1pm starting times

For advisors in Property, Building Services and related professions, in Northern Ireland.  EPCs represent a major step towards combating climate change and a significant challenge for property, building, commercial, retail and public sectors. This will bring a mixture of business opportunities and obligations to clients.  Make sure you are fully up to speed by coming to one of the FREE half day awareness raising events and exhibitions in Northern Ireland run by Asset Skills.

Light refreshments will be provided (no lunch).  The programme will include: 

• climate change and the legislative background to EPBD
• EPCs – what they are, when they are needed and who can provide them
• what to advise your clients
• the timetable for implementation
• requirements for Energy Assessors and arrangements for their training and accreditation
• career & business opportunities
• OPEN FORUM: your questions answered – and issues for the profession discussed.

Click here to register or call 0845 678 2 888 (Local Rate call from the UK) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it