Welcome to Elmhurst TechNet 2015-16

Your Hosts:Martyn ReedVicki Gilbert

Chris Stevens

Introducing

Martyn ReedOperations Director

Housekeeping

Please put all mobile phones on silentFire ExitsToiletsRefreshmentsAim to conclude at 6.30pm

About TechNet

Many of our members are hardworking sole traders who rarely have the opportunity to interact with others.

Networking is defined as “a supportive system of sharing information and

services among individuals and groups having a common interest”

About TechNet

We hope that TechNet can be a network to;

Meet the Elmhurst team, and other membersShare experiencesMake connectionsLearn from us and each other

Elmhurst Energy’s involvement

To offer facilities & bring you togetherWe provide a structure a name and some possible themesSeries of 10 regional eventsLinkedIn special interest group, available only to those that have attended

Elmhurst Energy’s involvement

Facilitated this two hour session, – Half formal – to hopefully improve your understanding– Half informal – structured discussion on things that effect

you and other energy assessors working alongside youHave your say about the issues that affect you and you can help set our agendaBut we need your input

..... It does also provides 2 hours CPD and we have some special offers for attendees, more later

TechNet going forward

Suggestions includeRegional chairman, with a modest budgetMerchandisingNegotiated rates with insurers and suppliersSpecial offers on training

Nicola Scott has championed the idea, provide her feedbackWhy do we charge?

Today’s Agenda

Overview of Elmhurst Energy Technologies UpdateBreak for refreshmentsGroup Topics & NetworkingQ&A’sConclusion at 6.30pm

Overview of Elmhurst

Established in 1993 Energy assessment is what we doChair the Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) Sit Sat on the Green Deal Advisory Group, designed to steer the development of Green Deal

Our EthosIt’s our Industry tooQuality, long term viewDeliver excellence in;

Training and qualification Technical support (90 in 90)Make auditing a positive experience - here to help you

To be pragmatic and focussed on outcomes.Technical robust energy assessments that stakeholders value and respect

Range of servicesExisting Dwellings

QualificationsAccreditation RdSAP software ECO software Green Deal software Mobile appsStreamline software Inventory scheme Legionella scheme Floor plan scheme

On-Construction (New build)

Qualification EPBD accreditation SAP software U Value calculator softwareU Value Competency Scheme

Non Domestic (Commercial)

Training and qualification AccreditationESOS accreditation

Training

Continuing Professional DevelopmentBuild 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

Vicki GilbertBusiness Development Manager

2015 Developments

Green Deal Finance ClosureESOS Lead Assessor RegisterPrivate Rental Sector Legislation UpdateDeregulation ActLegionella Risk Assessment SchemeSoftware

Green CheckStreamlineGO Mobile with ElmhurstElmhurst Connect

Green Deal Finance Closure

Green Deal is not deadIt is the government support to the funding of Green Deal plans that has stoppedThis will have a significant effect on the Providers and the Finance Company itself Only 10,000 of the 576,000 Green Deal assessments resulted in Green Deal PlansThe drivers for the remaining 98% still exist

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme

(ESOS)New energy-saving initiative introduced in response to the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive. Deadline approaching 5th December 2015Applicable to “large undertakings”

More than 250 employees Turnover of more than €50m (around £39.5m) and a balance sheet exceeding €43m at 31 December 2014.

ESOS

ESOS Lead Assessor training courses to PAS 50215 standardEnergy Audit training courses to BS EN 16247As well as training courses Elmhurst hold a Register of Certified Lead AssessorsOpportunities suitable for NDEA’s & DEC Assessors with relevant experience

Private Rental Sector – New Legislation

5% of England’s 2.3 million fuel poor homes reach the Band C standard. Raising standards will cut bills significantly. 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 Legislation

The Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) Order 2015 No. 799.The regulations now approved by Parliament and are law.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 Legislation

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 themFrom April 2018, private domestic and non-domestic landlords to ensure at least an ‘E’ EPC rating - Or 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 Legislation

Any energy efficiency improvements must be financeable without any compulsory upfront cost to the landlord.These requirements will apply to all private rented properties – including occupied propertiesApril 2020 - domestic sector April 2023 - non-domestic

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

From 2016 landlords prevented from renting properties that have an EPC rating of F or G. 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 2015

Became law on 26 March 2015.The Deregulation Act 2015, provides for the “removal of burdens on business, civil society, individuals, public sector bodies and the taxpayer”. Section 33 makes significant changes to Section 21 of the Housing Act with the intent of preventing ‘retaliatory eviction’.

Housing Act 1988 Section 21

Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord to terminate an assured short hold tenancy giving 2 months’ notice without reason. 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.

Implications of changeDeregulation 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;

condition of dwellings,the health and safety of occupiers of dwellings,the energy performance of dwellings and that information has been provided to the tenant.

Section 33 of the 2015 Act applies to assured shorthold tenancies in England granted on and after October 2015

Deregulation ActSummary

From October 2015, landlords entering a short term tenancy risk losing their right to issue an eviction notice under Section 21... if they have not complied with all their legal obligations... including the provision of an EPC

Technologies Update

From October 2015, landlords entering a short term tenancy risk losing their right to issue an eviction notice under Section 21Green Check – Lead generation softwareStreamlineLegionella Risk AssessmentRdSAP GOGO CaptureEvidence Online

Green Check

A valuable web tool for generating leads for your businessEmbed 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 EPC

Stock Profiling SoftwareFor Social and Private Landlords with large stocksAchieve legal compliance Time saved in compiling the annual submission

Streamline EPC

Easier access to government funding initiative such as ECO, all of which require EPCsAbility to analyse features of housing stock to identity areas for improvementAbility to measure and report on the improvements made to housing stock

Legionella Risk Assessment

Training & Accreditation Scheme now available1 day Training Course with a short testAccreditation scheme to ensure competenceOnline app to collect evidence & produce professional certificates for your customersInsurance included in lodgement fee £5 + VAT per report

Introducing

Chris StevensExisting Dwellings Support

GO MOBILE

With Elmhurst Energy’s range of applications designed for Energy

Assessors

GO MOBILE

Now for a short video about our mobile applications

The ‘GO’ RangeRdSAP GO to complete the survey

Works both Online & Offline

GO Capture – catalogues & stores your evidence:PhotographsFloor PlansNotes

Fully Integrated

The ‘GO’ RangeRdSAP GO for Android

RdSAP GO for iOS

RdSAP GO

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

Optimised for Android or iOS (Apple)Fast, Flexible & IntuitiveNew interface and layout designed for simplicity and productivityNew collapsible menus and number sliders

RdSAP GO

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

Panel functionality – allows you to accept and process panel jobsLodge whilst on-site, or later at your convenienceFree to Elmhurst MembersInput data in any order, affording you control instead of restrictions

RdSAP GO

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

New remote support facilityPCDF search facilityAlso works without an internet connectionWorks alongside GO CaptureFully integrated

The ‘GO’ RangeGO Capture for Android

GO Capture for iOS

GO Capture

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

Free to Elmhurst membersEasily organise, manage and retrieve survey evidence Automatic cataloguing and annotationEditable notes

GO Capture

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

Built-in GPSSafe Storage in Evidence OnlineProvides helpful promptsWorks alongside RdSAP GO Fully integrated

GO Capture

GO Capture

Enables easy organisation and allocation of your evidence

Also available for Android our new FloorPlan application - Elmhurst Sketch

Allows assessors to record detailed property specifications & professional floor plans Optimised for android tablet devices and windows desktop and tablet PCsIntuitive software based on moving a fingertip across or tapping the screenExtremely easy to use One day course available

Software Demo

Chris will now demonstrate our mobile software during the coffee

break

Introducing

Vicki GilbertBusiness Development Manager

Introductions

Please provide a short 1 minute introduction about yourself including:

Your NameA short overview about your organisationThe main reason for attending TechNet today

Group Discussions

Please organise yourselves into 3 smaller groups

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

£15 discount off your next Training booking – contact Nicola Scott to arrange your discount codePlease complete the Feedback SheetCollect your 2 hour CPD Certificate before you leaveJoin the TechNet LinkedIn GroupPlease give us your feedback and suggestions – Nicola.scott@elmhurstenergy.co.uk