• Version History

    Version Revision Date Changes Requested by Changes Made Status
    1.5 11/06/2025 Accounts Application notification email now sent directly to OCDEA Support AND ea_certification, so that Support can send out test cases straight away and we invoice at end of the month.  Completed (LD)
    1.4 13/03/2025 Accounts Fees wording updated to confirm 30-day invoice to be issued Completed (LD)
    1.3 13/03/2025 G Law  Link to T&Cs updated to point to latest version  Completed (LD)
    1.2 13/02/2023 L Asprey ID wording updated from '...Government-issued ID Card' to '...Government-issued UK Residence Permit'. Completed (LD)
    1.1 28/09/2021 J Hewins Fees section made more clear (accreditation fee inserted) Completed (LD)
    1.0 08/09/2021 E Grantham Further changes as requested by OCDEA.  Form now live Completed (LD)
    0.2 08/09/2021 E Grantham Various, as per feedback from OCDEA/Lesley, including references to lodgements Completed (LD)
    0.1 11/08/2021 L Asprey New applicaiton form (new competency scheme) Completed (LD)

  • AP134 - Overheating Competency Scheme Application

  • As building regulations require more highly insulated, airtight buildings, and with the expected impact of climate change on summer temperatures, overheating in buildings is becoming an increasing concern for the industry and Government.  Upcoming changes to building regulations will place more emphasis on mitigating overheating in homes than ever before.

    Elmhurst Energy’s Overheating Competency Scheme has been created to recognise trained, competent modellers and provides a facility for industry to locate modellers to carry out dynamic simulation modelling to show overheating risk has been mitigated. 

  • Introduction

  • Please read and fully complete this application, providing us with all of the required information.  Insufficient and missing information will result in applications being delayed. 

     

    Fees

    Initial application fee:

      £95.00 + VAT*
    Accreditation fee:

    £395.00 + VAT**
    Subsequent annual renewal fee:

    £395.00 + VAT

    * Elmhurst has waived the £95 applicaton fee to support new entrants at this time

    ** Following receipt of your application you (or the bill payer if you will be working for an employer/other organisation) will receive a 30-day invoice at the end of the month.

  • User Profile

  • What type of Account do you need?

  • This is where you will need to tell us whether you are an individual working for yourself, you are a company owner, or you are working for a company.

    Note: If you are a company requiring accredited assessors to work on your behalf you will need to apply for a Corporate Account. Please click here to complete our AP41 Application Form and select the option, 'I wish to apply for a corporate account...'

  • If your employer does not have an account with Elmhurst you will not be able to join the scheme until:

    • They have completed an AP41 application form to apply for a corporate account
    • A corporate account has been created
    • Your employer has linked you to their corporate account

  • Applicant Information

  • Organisation/Company Details

    Please complete this section if you wish to be registered under YOUR OWN company name. These are the details under which your Account will be set up. Otherwise, please click 'Next'.

  • Proof of Identity

  • Please provide a copy of either your in-date passport, photo card driving licence, or Government-issued UK Residence Permit. 

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  • Insurance

  • Members of the Elmhurst Energy Overheating Competency Scheme must have in place thier own Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance to cover the work they do. 

  • Competency

  • To be eligible to join the Elmhurst Energy Overheating Competency Scheme you must:

        -  Be competent at dynamic simulation modelling with access to a relevant software package, and

        -  Have attended an overheating training course covering CIBSE TM 59*

    Furthermore, upon receipt of your application to the scheme, we will send you a competency assessment.  Once completed and passed, you will then be registered to the scheme.

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  • * If you are already using dynamic simulation modelling to assess overheating in accordance with CIBSE TM 59 but do not have a training course certificate, please contact the On-Construction Support Team on 01455 883 236 or email Onconstruction-support@elmhurstenergy.co.uk.  

  • Declaration

  • Terms and Conditions

    Please click here, or visit the Elmhurst website to read the Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd Standard Terms and Conditions. 

    We are now able to accept paperless direct debits.  If you would like to sign up to direct debit please email accounts@elmhurstenergy.co.uk stating your account number.  You will then receive a confirmation email letting you know your direct debit has been set up. 

    Applicant Declaration:

    By completing and submitting this document I declare that all the information provided is accurate and truthful.  If successful, I promise to abide by the Elmhurst Energy Code of Conduct and will ensure any Terms, Standards or Codes that are currently defined and may be specified in future, are followed.

    I agree that if my application is unsuccessful, £50 of my application fee will be retained to cover administration and test case marking costs.

    If successful in my application I also agree to visit the Elmhurst Energy website on a regular basis (at least monthly) to ensure that I remain aware of any changes to the Terms, Standards or Codes that apply to the Elmhurst Energy Systems Accreditation Scheme - www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk.

    I confirm that I have discussed this application with the bill payer who has agreed to pay all charges for work I do on their behalf.  If this comes into dispute then I agree to pay the account myself.

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