| Energy courses are part of the residential | | | | government. |
| and government way of life in the UK, as | | | | |
| domestic energy assessment is a must for | | | | They should have a clear understanding of all |
| construction, sale or rental of residential | | | | new and old legislation. One important law |
| dwellings. | | | | that they will fully study is the European |
| | | | Directive on the Energy Performance of |
| One of the best energy courses to start your | | | | Buildings. Included as well will be |
| understanding of energy efficiency in the UK | | | | country-specific building and housing |
| is called Energy Efficiency from A to Z. The | | | | regulations that have energy-efficient |
| energy course came about with the UK | | | | elements. |
| government understanding that the energy used | | | | |
| in the United Kingdoms residential dwellings | | | | This and subsequent energy courses will |
| now represents the greatest part of the | | | | define and study fuel poverty as well as ways |
| countrys total use of energy. | | | | to combat the problem. The course will teach |
| | | | home energy rating systems and the |
| Regulations in both the UK and all of Europe | | | | regulations for compliance. |
| now demand improvement in energy standards | | | | |
| and energy-efficiency reports. | | | | Those who attend this energy course will |
| | | | learn as well about the various choices of |
| The first in a series of energy courses, this | | | | heating, cooling and hot water controls and |
| introductory one day look at energy | | | | systems. They will be trained in comparison |
| efficiency is designed to teach domestic | | | | of the costs of each. They will be apprised |
| energy assessor candidates, builders, home | | | | of grants and other funding help that is |
| owners, home buyers, landlords, property | | | | available for those who want to improve on |
| managers and any other interested individuals | | | | their homes energy efficiency. |
| and organizations the ins and outs of making | | | | |
| residential dwellings energy efficient. | | | | They will learn the meaning and the value of |
| | | | renewable energy, as opposed to non-renewable |
| Included in the information of this and other | | | | fossil fuel use. They will also learn about |
| energy courses will be a look at the UK | | | | ways to conserve on heating costs, through |
| legislation that regulates energy and the | | | | things like ventilation, insulation and |
| reasons behind the implementation. These | | | | reduction of condensation. |
| courses will also study energy legislation | | | | |
| throughout other parts of Europe. This energy | | | | This, as with all the government-provided |
| course will provide a practical look at the | | | | energy courses, is open to many. Attendees at |
| factors involved in making a home energy | | | | these energy courses include front line |
| efficient. | | | | energy assessment teams such as domestic |
| | | | energy assessors, members and staff of local |
| Those who attend this energy course should, | | | | authority agencies, staff of pertinent |
| at the end of the day, know and understand | | | | housing associations, health and medical care |
| several key energy efficiency factors. They | | | | professionals, staff and managers of utility |
| should understand why it is important to | | | | and other energy firms, homeowners, |
| become as energy efficient as possible, both | | | | landlords, property management staff and |
| from the eyes of the home dweller and the | | | | potential home buyers. |