Current number of accredited DEAs: 1,595
Number of DEAs required for four bedroom, plus homes: achieved
Number of DEAs required for three bedroom plus, homes: 2,000
Number of DEAs required for all housing stock: 3,000
Latest figures show that there are now, nearly 1,600 Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) accredited and ready to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for the 1st August.
The current figures represent a surge in accreditations, with an additional 255 DEAs accredited since previous numbers were announced only last week - a clear indication that processes are working efficiently and that the industry is ready and remains committed to the smooth introduction of HIPs.
Paul Broadhead,dDeputy director general, Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) said: “The latest figures are a clear signal that industry is ready for HIPs to go live next month. If we continue with the present rate of progress there will easily be enough energy assessors to go live with three bedroom homes, as early as September.
“As a result, I would expect Government to lay the commencement order for implementing HIPs for three bedroom homes very soon, with the wider implementation of HIPs for all remaining properties to follow shortly afterwards.”
