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<p>Based on data from The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA), there
are currently approximately 10-12,000 trained, and practicing, Domestic Energy Assessors
(DEAs); this includes DEAs who have lodged assessments in the last 2 years.</p><p>
</p><p>PEPA is a trade body which represents companies that are engaged in the provision
of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in the domestic sector and members of the
Association are primarily composed of the accreditation companies that oversee energy
assessors in the production of EPCs. They also cover energy assessors in the non-domestic
sector for the provision of Display Energy Certificates (DECs).</p><p> </p><p>The
average time to secure an energy assessment is 5 working days unless there are property
complexities where further evidence is required; the maximum time permitted then is
28 days. For sales and rentals, an energy assessment must be ordered within the first
7 days of a property going onto the market, however the vast majority are completed
within 5 working days. The energy assessors routinely adapt to fluctuations in demand.</p><p>
</p><p>PAS 2030 is a technical standard for the installation of specific measures
(such as solid wall and loft insulation) and does not cover energy assessments or
assessors.</p>
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