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energy assessor

Energy assessors determine the energy performance of buildings.

Description

Energy assessors determine the energy performance of buildings. They create an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which indicates what the estimated energy consumption of a property is. Furthermore they give advice on how to improve energy conservation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

energy performance of buildings energy efficiency electricity consumption energy conservation renewable energy electricity market domestic heating systems green building standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

solar energy sustainability consulting

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

prepare energy performance contracts advise on utility consumption analyse energy consumption carry out energy management of facilities advise on heating systems energy efficiency conduct energy audit

OPTIONALOptional competences

provide information on geothermal heat pumps provide information on solar panels perform a feasibility study on combined heat and power identify energy needs provide information promote sustainable energy provide information on wind turbines perform a feasibility study on electric heating promote environmental awareness

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)