The home energy advisor qualification stems from the government’s commitment to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of households across England and Wales.

Housing energy advisors (HEAs) assess individual households and offer practical advice for improving energy performance and reducing CO2 emissions and utility costs, whether through fabric improvements or changes in occupant behaviour. HEAs will also encourage and motivate occupants, facilitating implementation of these recommendations.

Intended Audience

This course is available to qualified DEA and Home Inspectors and can also be started at entry level.

Course Format

2 Days training is required for new entrants and also qualified DEA and Home Inspector.
Selected modules are then assessed according to prior experience.
See below for details ...

Non Qualified (no previous experience)
Three day training course: £650+VAT
ABBE Registration fees of £90+VAT per module.
3 modules must be completed.

Already a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor
Two days training course: £450+VAT
ABBE Registration fees of £90+VAT per module.
2 modules must be completed

Already a qualified Home Inspector
Two days training course: £450+VAT
ABBE Registration fee of £90+VAT per module.
1 module must be completed.

Modules to be completed are summarised as shown below ...

Funding may be available towards the cost of your course. Regional funding is available in some areas of the UK, up to 60% could be funded towards the cost of your course. For more details and to check availability please call 0845 310 2407.

This unit provides candidates with the skills required to assess the energy efficiency of a dwelling in accordance with reduced data standard assessment procedure (RdSAP).
Candidates learn about the range of property improvement measures which can be applied to dwellings (in accordance with RdSAP), the relative costs of implementation, and when not to recommend them.

This unit equips candidates with the knowledge and understanding necessary to give occupants advice on changing the way they use energy in their homes to significantly reduce energy consumption and wastage.