Highland Energy Assessor - Local Business

02/09/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1683850663746973&id=100063661655721&mibextid=wwXIfr

The updated National Planning Policy Framework brings greater clarity on how far local authorities can go beyond Building Regulations on energy efficiency.

We look at what has changed, what it means for local standards, and the impact for energy assessors and housebuilders.

Read more: https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/blog/2026/09/02/national-planning-policy-framework-what-it-means-for-local-energy-efficiency-standards/

15/08/2026

14/08/2026

Our Associate Andrew is on the road again, heading up to ANM Group Ltd Caithness Livestock Centre Show and Sale of Half Bred and North Country Cheviot Ewe Lambs on Monday 17th August 📍

If you are looking to sell your land, farm or rural property in Caithness or looking to discuss any rural property matters, get in touch with Andrew on 07506 892176 or [email protected] 📲

16/07/2026

Another couple of hours of CPD complete! Who doesn’t love a certificate?! 🪜 🍃

13/07/2026

9 years + later and still going!!! 🪜

Well, it's official! 😀

07/06/2026

Working up west is never a hardship! What a beautiful day ☀️ 🌊 🌺 🏠 🪜

18/05/2026

It’s always good to get your survey audit result feedback! 🏠 🪜

‘Thank you for submitting your survey evidence for the above Quality Assurance audit. We are writing to inform you of the result of the audit as follows:

Result: Acceptable
Observations:
Good news, your Energy Certificate, and its evidence, has met the required standard.

Thank you for providing clear and concise evidence.

You will be pleased to know that there are no further actions required on your part. We thank you for your cooperation throughout the audit process and for your continued membership with Elmhurst.

SAP Variance: 0
If the above result is 'Acceptable', no further action is required as your audit has met the required standard’

14/03/2026

Is it just me who appreciates an old stone wall - still standing after over 100 years?! A work of art and to be admired I’d say! 🧱

13/03/2026

More changes ahead - https://www.gov.scot/publications/energy-performance-buildings-scotland-regulations-2025-update-government-response-epc-reform-consultations/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAQhMClleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeJ-8tVHwU6Wahcdm6f4JAVes3nhiWE83IGKMeE7hoSx5wU-A_8uiU8d8YI_Q_aem_tAcU3PDcAOVkbgFREdXnJg

Our updated response to the 2023 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reform consultation and 2025 technical consultation. The response sets out our intentions to reform EPCs by introducing new ratings, redesigning the certificates, and improvements to the operational infrastructure.