2,500 energy assessors expected in time for HIPs

EPC’s will form a vital part of the HIPs legislation, which comes into effect on 1 August for properties with four bedrooms or more. HIPs were due to be introduced for all properties on 1 June, but were delayed due to fears that there may not be enough accredited energy assessors to cope with demand, and a phased implementation was put in place. The figures from CLG show there are currently 1,340 accredited assessors and AHIPP have said that another 1,200 assessors who have applied for accreditation will be approved by the end of July. Paul Broadhead, deputy director general of AHIPP, sa...