Energy Assessors in Northern Ireland

In order to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for existing or newbuild dwellings in Northern Ireland you must be a member of an approved accreditation scheme.

The NHER Accreditation Scheme has been approved to accredit Domestic Energy Assessors, Commercial Energy Assessors, and On Construction Domestic Energy Assessors to produce reports in Northern Ireland.

We also accredit Public Building Energy Assessors to produce Display Energy Certificates for public buildings.

Who can join?

Any qualified DEA, OCDEA, CEA or PBEA who holds a relevant diploma or who has been accredited by another accreditation scheme via an APEL route, can apply to join the NHER Accreditation Scheme.

Benefits for Energy Assessors in Northern Ireland

Comprehensive Insurance You will receive comprehensive Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance for all existing build reports registered with the scheme so there is no need to carry your own cover for producing existing build dwelling EPCs or Display Energy Certificates.

Please contact the Registration Services team on 01908 442277 or email registration@nesltd.co.uk for details of the insurance requirements for new build Commercial EPCs and new build Energy Performance Certificates.

Easy to use EPC software
You will gain access to our easy-to-use, industry leading EPC software available 24/7 on the NES one portal.
Business support
You will benefit from our promotion of your services to potential clients, networking support and other business assistance. Take a look at our Find an Assessor service.
Volume discounts
As you register more EPCs during your membership of the scheme the cost per report will reduce.
On-demand technical support
You will have access to a dedicated Technical Support team to answer your queries – whether they are about our software systems, about the SAP or RDSAP conventions, or about your business. For more details click here.
Technical Bulletins
You will have access to copies of our Technical Bulletins keeping members abreast of legislation, methodology conventions and tips on using our software. Click here for a sample bulletin.
CPD support
You will be given full CPD support and advice, including reduced rates on NES training courses. Browse our training and CPD courses here.
Online storage
You will be able to upload inspection records, photos and other information and store it in a secure area with full daily backups. This simplifies audit and complaint investigation procedures, and is in addition to your own record keeping requirements.
Monitoring and compliance support
You will be supported throughout our monitoring and compliance checks, secure in the knowledge that your energy certificates and surveys are of the highest quality so people can act with confidence on the recommendations contained within them.
Identity cards and branding
You will receive an identity card for use during appointments, information leaflets to give to your customers, and logos for use on websites, stationery and other branded items.
Networking events
You will get advance invitation to NES events and conferences. Check the latest events here.