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Scotland Energy Performance Certificates Certification
About Scotland EPCs Certification
The Association of Building Engineers (ABE) has entered into a Protocol with the Scottish Building Standards (SBS) in relation to the production of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in Scotland
For full details on the agreement 
download our Protocol Guidance document (Also available in
PDF format)
This comes as a result of the introduction of the European Energy Performance Buildings Directive (EPBD) which has been created to raise awareness and reduce carbon emisions for all homes and buildings in the EU.
The EPBD sets out the standards for various types of energy certificates, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates (DECs). It contains information on methods of energy assessment, how often assessments and certificates must be issued and what each certificate must contain.
Visit our Energy section for more information.
How to apply
Graduates, Associates, Members and Fellows of the ABE have the opportunity to be certified under this Protocol to produce EPCs for existing, residential and commercial buildings for both sale and rent.
Members wishing to offer services in this area are required to complete the Application Form and submit with the following information:
- CV
- Job description
- Copy of Professional Indemnity (PI) & Public Liability (PL) Cover
- A basic Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) certificate
- Your original/certified copies of Energy Assessor qualifications and/or certificates and evidence of related CPD/delivery
- Appropriate application fee
Before application please ensure you have also read and understood the Energy Assessor Codes of Professional Conduct which have been provided specifically for your role as an Energy Assessor.
These are to be adhered to in conjunction with the ABE Codes of Conduct provided as part of your membership of the ABE.
This protocol does not currently cover members to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) under Regulation 6 of the Scottish Building Standards for the New Build sector. The ABE will be reviewing this and other areas to create further opportunities for members in the near future.
For further details on the protocol agreement view our November 2007 Journal article Energy Performance Buildings Directive - Scottish Standards. In addition you can view the full Protocol agreement.
Cost
The fees are as follows:
| Initial application fee per certifier (domestic/non domestic) | £120 + VAT |
| Training | Fees separate |
| Assessment of three EPCs per certifier category | £200 + VAT |
| Annual fee (includes listing on website and assessment of annual CPD) | |
| Domestic | £170 + VAT |
| Non Domestic | £250 + VAT |
| Combined fee | £360 + VAT |
| Replacement certificate | £20 + VAT |
| Complaint enquiry | £250 + VAT |
Candidate Eligibility
Those who are not currently members of the ABE will be required to obtain membership prior to applying for certification. For details on membership opportunities and routes available please visit the 
membership area on the ABE website.
Member grade must be Graduate, Associate, Member or Fellow.