In summary
Quidos is one of the government-approved accreditation schemes that energy
assessors in England and Wales can belong to. An Energy Performance
Certificate (EPC) can only be produced by an assessor who is a member of such
a scheme — so understanding what an accreditation scheme does tells you
why an EPC, and the assessor behind it, can be relied on. This page explains
the purpose of the scheme rather than promoting any one provider.
What an EPC accreditation scheme does
Only accredited assessors who are members of a scheme approved by the Ministry
of Housing, Communities and Local Government may lodge an EPC. Schemes such as
Quidos, alongside others including Elmhurst Energy and ECMK, provide the
framework that keeps those assessors competent and accountable. In practice a
scheme:
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Licenses assessors – confirming they hold the right
qualification before they can operate. -
Sets a code of conduct – standards of behaviour and
professionalism members must follow. -
Audits work – checking a sample of assessments and
certificates for accuracy and consistency. -
Lodges certificates to the central EPC register and
provides a route to raise concerns about a member.
Why it matters to you
The scheme is what stands behind the figures on your certificate. Because
members are audited and bound by a code of conduct, an EPC from an accredited
assessor carries far more weight than an informal estimate — and if you
believe an assessment is wrong, the scheme is your first port of call to have
it reviewed. Some schemes also accredit the retrofit assessors and
coordinators who work under PAS 2035 on energy-efficiency projects.
Whichever scheme your assessor belongs to, you can confirm an EPC on the
government’s central register. For related guidance, see our pages on
retrofit assessors and registers within these accreditations, and our wider
energy and water section.
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