New figures released showing the number of trained DEA's

25th April 2007

The official government statistics for the number of Domestic Energy Assessors (DEA's) disappoint many and confirm that there may be insufficient qualified experts post June 2007

Despite putting a positive spin on events there can be no doubt that the latest update from official sources on the training of the "army" of Domestic Energy Assessors, has come as a disappointment.

Around 8000 assessors will be required to help with the new Home Information Packs in the UK. However with current numbers in training reaching only 3,500 – not all of whom will complete their course by 1 June - industry bodies grow increasingly concerned.

Around 1,000 Home Inspectors have completed training courses and a further 2–300 more are expected to do so by 1 June. But as Home Condition Reports were sidelined as a HIP component last summer, these experts may not play a pivotal role early on in the new regime.