Over 1500 of the newly qualified domestic energy assessors have registered to use a new exchange from Xit2 which distributes instructions for the production of energy performance certificates.

With HIPs now mandatory on three bedroom homes from the 10th September, there will be a significant increase in the number of HIPs required as it is estimated that 3 and 4 bedroom homes account for 60% of all properties.

The EPC Exchange enables Home Information Pack providers to issue EPC instructions to qualified Domestic Energy Assessors [DEAs] through a convenient web based interface. The certificate will advise consumers on which energy measures - ranging from thicker loft insulation right through to solar panels - could cut carbon emissions from their home and improve their energy rating.

David Ford, Director at XIT2 said:
“The roll-out of HIPs to include three bedroom homes will put pressure on qualified domestic energy assessors to have this crucial element of the pack produced quickly and efficiently. The role of the Domestic Energy Assessor will be highly itinerant and so another feature of the exchange is that it help DEA’s complete as much of the job as possible whilst out on the road.

“Using the exchange enables Energy Performance Certificate instructions to be sent directly to the new breed of Domestic Energy Assessors who will manage the process using the latest mobile devices."