Related Links

CIBSE
For information relating to CIBSE energy assessors please visit: http://www.cibse.org/

EuroACE
The European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings was set up to help the EU meet its Kyoto Commitments
Visit: http://www.euroace.org/

NHER
National Home Energy Rating
Visit: http://www.nher.co.uk/

RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Visit: http://www.rics.org/

BuildUp
The European Portal for Energy Efficiency in Buildings - http://www.buildup.eu/home

EPC and HIP blog
A candid blog on the world of Energy Performance Certificates - http://www.energy-performance-certificates.org/blog

SBEM
Developed for DCLG (formerly ODPM) by BRE, the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) is the default method for carrying out these calculations. Building designers and consultants, and other interested professionals, will need to familiarise themselves with the new compliance method.  Please visit: http://www.ncm.bre.co.uk/ to download the SBEM software.

EPBD Buildings Platform
Additional support activity to the full and continued implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the 25 Member States as well as Bulgaria and Romania. 
Visit: http://www.buildingsplatform.org/

EPBD Concerted Action
News from the countries
Visit: http://www.epbd-ca.org/

ENPER-EXIST
Focuses directly on implementation of EPBD and its affect on existing buildings, to improve knowledge on practical implementation (particularly certification), technical specifications and lack of knowledge of building stock.
Visit: http://www.enper-exist.com/index.html

DCLG
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Visit: http://www.communities.gov.uk/epbd

FAERO
Federation of Authorised Energy Rating Organisations.
Visit: http://www.faero.org.uk/

BRE
Building Research Establishment Ltd
Visit: http://www.bre.co.uk/

ESTA
Energy Sytems Trade Association Limited
Visit: http://www.esta.org.uk/