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Welcome to Elmhurst TechNet 2015-16
Your Hosts:Stephen O’Hara
Nicola ScottMichael Johnson
Introducing
Stephen O’HaraManaging Director
HousekeepingoPlease put all mobile phones on silentoFire ExitsoToiletsoRefreshmentsoAim to conclude at 6.30pm
About TechNet
o Many of our members are hardworking sole traders who rarely have the opportunity to interact with others.
o Networking is defined as “a supportive system of sharing information and services
among individuals and groups having a common interest”
About TechNet
o We hope that TechNet can be a network to;o Meet the Elmhurst team, and other memberso Share experienceso Make connectionso Learn from us and each other
Elmhurst Energy’s involvement:o To offer facilities & bring you togethero We provide a structure a name and some possible
themeso Series of 10 regional eventso LinkedIn special interest group, available only to
those that have attended
Elmhurst Energy’s involvement:o Facilitated this two hour session,
o Half formal – to hopefully improve your understandingo Half informal – structured discussion on things that effect you
and other energy assessors working alongside youo Have your say about the issues that affect you and you
can help set our agendao But we need your input
..... It does also provides 2 hours CPD and we have some special offers for attendees, more later
TechNet going forwardo Suggestions include
o Regional chairman, with a modest budgeto Merchandisingo Negotiated rates with insurers and supplierso Special offers on training
o Nicola Scott has championed the idea, provide her feedback
o Why do we charge?
Today’s Agendao Overview of Elmhurst Energy o Technologies Updateo Break for refreshmentso Group Topics & Networkingo Q&A’so Conclusion at 6.30pm
Overview of Elmhursto Established in 1993 o Energy assessment is what we doo Chair the Property Energy Professionals Association
(PEPA)o Sit Sat on the Green Deal Advisory Group, designed
to steer the development of Green Deal
Our Ethoso It’s our Industry tooo Quality, long term viewo Deliver excellence in;
o training and qualification o Technical support (90 in 90)o Make auditing a positive experience - here to help you
o To be pragmatic and focussed on outcomes. Technical robust energy assessments that stakeholders value and respect
Range of serviceso Existing Dwelling
o Qualifications o Accreditation o RdSAP software o ECO software o Green Deal
software o Mobile appso Streamline
software o Inventory
scheme o Legionella
scheme o Floor plan
scheme
o On -Construction (New build)o Qualification o EPBD
accreditation o SAP software o U Value
calculator software
o U Value Competency Scheme
o Non Domestic (Commercial)o Training and
qualification o Accreditation o ESOS
accreditation
o Training
o Continuing Professional Development
o Build a Better Business
Our customers say….
‘’I have never been so driven to succeed or incited to collaborate as I have than with my time spent with Elmhurst Energy. A rewarding experience to say the least’’ - Dennis, May 2015
‘’A thoroughly rewarding experience, the training was delivered in a professional and patient manner by our great tutor ‘Jo’ ‘’ - Marie Hills, May 2015
Introducing
Nicola ScottBusiness Development Manager
2015 developmentso Green Deal Finance Closureo ESOS Lead Assessor Registero Private Rental Sector Legislation Updateo Deregulation Acto Legionella Risk Assessment Schemeo Software
o Green Checko Streamlineo GO Mobile with Elmhursto Elmhurst Connect
Green Deal Finance Closureo Green Deal is not deado It is the government support to the funding of Green
Deal plans that has stopped. o This will have a significant effect on the Providers and
the Finance Company itself o Only 10,000 of the 576,000 Green Deal assessments
resulted in Green Deal Planso The drivers for the remaining 98% still exist
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)o New energy-saving initiative introduced in response to
the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive. o Applicable to “large undertakings” –
oMore than 250 employees oTurnover of more than €50m (around £39.5m) and a
balance sheet exceeding €43m at 31 December 2014.
o Deadline approaching 5th December 2015
ESOSo ESOS Lead Assessor training courses to PAS 50215
standardo Energy Audit training courses to BS EN 16247o As well as training courses Elmhurst hold a Register of
Certified Lead Assessorso Opportunities suitable for NDEA’s & DEC Assessors with
relevant experience
Private Rental Sector - New Legislationo 5% of England’s 2.3 million fuel poor homes reach the
Band C standard. o Raising standards will cut bills significantly. o Legal obligation for as many fuel poor homes as
reasonably practicable to be raised to Band C energy efficiency rating by 2030.
Private Rental Sector - New Legislationo The Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented
Property) Order 2015 No. 799.o The regulations now approved by Parliament and are
law.o Four distinct events;
1. Action tenants request 20162. Minimum standards new tenancy agreement 20183. Minimum standards domestic 20204. Minimum standards non domestic 2023
Private Rental Sector - New Legislationo April 2016 - residential private landlords will not be able
to refuse a tenant’s request for energy efficiency improvements where subsidies are available to pay for them
o From April 2018, private domestic and non-domestic landlords to ensure at least an ‘E’ EPC rating - Or
o Landlords must have installed those improvements that could be funded using subsidies, before granting a tenancy to new or existing tenants
Private Rental Sector - New Legislationo Any energy efficiency improvements must be
financeable without any compulsory upfront cost to the landlord.
o These requirements will apply to all private rented properties – including occupied properties
o April 2020 - domestic sector o April 2023 - non-domestic
Private Rental Sector - Summary
October 2016Tenant request
2018 Minimum standards at change of tenancy agreement for dwellings
2020Minimum standardsfor all privately rented dwellings
2023Minimum standardsfor non domestic rented buildings
Deregulation Act - New Legislation
o From 2016 landlords prevented from renting properties that have an EPC rating of F or G.
o Further legislation designed to prevent landlords taking retaliatory action against tenants who request improvements
Legislation to protect tenants will increase demand for EPCs in the private rented sector.
Deregulation Act 2015o Became law on 26 March 2015.o The Deregulation Act 2015, provides for the
“removal of burdens on business, civil society, individuals, public sector bodies and the taxpayer”.
o Section 33 makes significant changes to Section 21 of the Housing Act with the intent of preventing ‘retaliatory eviction’.
Housing Act 1988 Section 21o Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord
to terminate an assured shorthold tenancy giving 2 months’ notice without reason.
o The Act also allows, if certain conditions have been adhered to, to accelerate the possession and a Judge has little discretion not to grant possession.
The Implications of Changeo Deregulation Act, Section 33, prevents the landlord
from serving a Section 21 notice until the landlord has complied with the relevant legal obligations such as the;o condition of dwellings,o the health and safety of occupiers of dwellings,o the energy performance of dwellings and that
information has been provided to the tenant. o Section 33 of the 2015 Act applies to assured shorthold
tenancies in England granted on and after October 2015
Deregulation Act – In Summaryo From October 2015, landlords entering a
short term tenancy risk losing their right to issue an eviction notice under Section 21
o ... if they have not complied with all their legal obligations
o ... including the provision of an EPC
Technologies Updateo Green Check – Lead generation softwareo Streamlineo Legionella Risk Assessmento RdSAP Goo Go Captureo Evidence Online
Green Checko A valuable web tool for generating leads for
your businesso Embed Green Check onto your own website &
your visitors can complete a simple survey about their property that will identify opportunities to increase their energy efficiency
Streamline EPCo Stock Profiling Softwareo For Social and Private Landlords with large stockso Achieve legal compliance o Time saved in compiling the annual submission
Streamline EPCo Easier access to government funding initiative such as
ECO, all of which require EPCso Ability to analyse features of housing stock to identity
areas for improvemento Ability to measure and report on the improvements
made to housing stock
Legionella Risk Assessmento Training & Accreditation Scheme now availableo 1 day Training Course with a short testo Accreditation scheme to ensure competenceo Online app to collect evidence & produce professional
certificates for your customerso Insurance included in lodgement fee £5 + VAT per
report
Introducing
Michael JohnsonTechnical Support team
GO MobileWith Elmhurst Energy’s range of applications designed for Energy
Assessors
GO MOBILE– Video
The ‘GO’ Rangeo RdSAP GO to complete the survey
o Works both Online & Offline
o GO Capture – catalogues & stores your evidence:o Photographso Floor Planso Notes
o Fully Integrated
The ‘GO’ RangeRdSAP GO for
AndroidRdSAP GO for
iOS
RdSAP GOFEATURES & BENEFITS:
o Optimised for Android or iOS (Apple)o Fast, Flexible & Intuitiveo New interface and layout designed for simplicity
and productivityo New collapsible menus and number sliders
RdSAP GOFEATURES & BENEFITS:
o Panel functionality – allows you to accept and process panel jobs
o Lodge whilst on-site, or later at your convenienceo Free to Elmhurst Memberso Input data in any order, affording you control instead
of restrictions
RdSAP GOFEATURES & BENEFITS:
o New remote support facilityo PCDF search facilityo Also works without an internet connectiono Works alongside GO Captureo Fully integrated
RdSAP GO
The ‘GO’ RangeGO Capture for
AndroidGO Capture for
iOS
GO CaptureFEATURES & BENEFITS:
o Free to Elmhurst memberso Easily organise, manage and retrieve survey evidence o Automatic cataloguing and annotationo Editable notes
GO CaptureFEATURES & BENEFITS:
o Built-in GPSo Safe Storage in Evidence Onlineo Provides helpful promptso Works alongside RdSAP GO o Fully integrated
GO Capture
GO Capture
Enables easy organisation and allocation of your evidence
The ‘GO’ RangeAlso available for Android our new FloorPlan application - Elmhurst Sketch
o Allows assessors to record detailed property specifications & professional floor plans
o Optimised for android tablet devices and windows desktop and tablet PCs
o Intuitive software based on moving a fingertip across or tapping the screen
o Extremely easy to use o One day course available
Software Demo
Michael will now demonstrate RdSAP Go during the coffee break
Introducing
Nicola ScottBusiness Development Manager
Group Discussions
Please organise yourselves into 3 small groups
IntroductionsPlease provide a short 1 minute introduction about yourself including:
o Your Nameo A short overview about your organisationo The main reason for attending TechNet today
Group Topics
Group 1Do you have plans to become involved in other aspects of energy efficiency or property management industry in the next few years? If yes, what are they?
Group 2How will the closure of the Green Deal Finance affect you and your business?
Group Topics
Group 3What new services, products or support would you like to see from your accreditation body?
Thank you for attending TechNet
today!o £15 discount off your next Training booking – contact
Nicola Scott to arrange your discount codeo Please complete the Feedback Sheeto Collect your 2 hour CPD Certificate before you leaveo Join the TechNet LinkedIn Groupo Please give us your feedback –
Any questions?