The calculation method used by a Domestic Energy Assessor is known as Reduced Data SAP (RdSAP). SAP stands for Standard Assessment Procedure. SAP was created by BRE and has been in use for many years as a tool to measure the energy efficiency of buildings. |
RdSAP. As its name suggests, uses less information than full SAP to make the same energy calculation. This is achieved by making assumptions based on the age of a building and other factors. Years of research have established that as building standards and regulations have changed over time certain characteristics of a building can be inferred from its age and building style. Statistically a pre- |
Energy Assessors may be qualified to several different levels: Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), On Construction Assessor, Commercial Level- |