With stricter energy efficiency targets a central part of rental reform, agents are invited to a conference for EPC assessors.

The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) – members of which are in the government-appointed Accreditation Schemes for Energy Assessors – wants lettings and estate agent to attend its Annual Online Conference on May 1. 

The conference will have a strong focus on Energy Performance Certificate reform as well as the changing landscape in respect of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards on both domestic and non-domestic properties. Officials from the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government and from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will be amongst those making presentations.

Andrew Parkin, PEPA chair, says: “2025 will see significant changes to EPC and MEES regulations, many of which will have an impact on property landlords and tenants and the agents who are working for them. With senior government officials presenting, the conference offers a unique opportunity to hear about the changes first hand, and to ask questions of the speakers.”

Last summer PEPA was sharply defensive of the performance of EPCs and assessors when criticism of both emerged in a report by consumer group Which?

Last June Which? claimed EPCs were riddled with inaccuracies and gave numerous examples of alleged problems. However, the Property Energy Professionals Association was critical that the consumer body did not consult it ahead of publishing its report.

PEPA members are responsible for lodging all EPCs on the government register (of which there are over 21m to date) and for exercising governance over the quality of EPCs and auditing the work of assessors. 

Agents wishing to attend the conference can book here.