Andrew Parkin is joined by Parissa Zand and Caroline Postles to unpack the latest MEES Consultation and what it could mean for the future of energy efficiency standards. Although this episode was recorded before the consultation deadline on May 2nd, 2025, the discussion remains relevant for understanding the issues at stake, industry perspectives and the broader context of energy efficiency in buildings.

In this brand new episode, Andrew Parkin is joined by Liz Male and Stuart Fairlie to discuss their views on how Energy Assessors, assessments and retrofit are presented in the media, as well as advice for maintaining a good reputation as a professional in the industry.

Andy sits down with Elmhurst’s Retrofit Team Leader Simon Flint and special guest Joanne Williams from Historic England for an in-depth exploration of the Retrofit Assessment Standard (BS 40104) consultation. The trio discuss its implications for the industry, why it’s crucial for homes, and what the future could hold for retrofit assessments.

In our first episode of season two, host Andrew Parkin is joined by Sam Cantle, Head of Operations, and special guest Keeran Jugdoyal from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Listen now to hear about the EPC Reform consultation, including why EPC reform is needed, the proposed changes, next steps and more.

Read Elmhurst's full article covering the EPC Reform Consultation: https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/blog/2024/12/04/government-releases-landmark-proposal-to-reform-epcs/

In this special episode, Andrew Parkin is joined by Martyn Reed, Director at Elmhurst Energy, and Stuart Fairlie, Managing Director at Elmhurst Energy.

Listen now to hear their thoughts on new government plans and initiatives, as well as upcoming industry changes, including EPC reform, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), the Home Energy Model and more.

For this special episode, Andrew Parkin is joined by Chris Ricketts, Head of Consultancy at Elmhurst, and Ruth Follows, Senior Account Director at Liz Male Consulting, to discuss Measured Energy Performance (MEP).

Listen now to hear all about MEP, including how the scheme started and why measuring building performance is so important for the industry.

More information: https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/measured-energy-performance-training/

Andrew Parkin is joined by Leigh Fairbrother, Head of Commercial at Q-Bot, for a season finale conversation on the world as we see it. Listen now to hear about RdSAP, the Q-Bot technology, the future of Retrofit and much more!

For more information on Q-Bot, click the following link: https://q-bot.co/

In our penultimate episode of the season, Andrew Parkin is joined by Amo Sihra, Head of Commercial, and Jonathan Murton-Lavelle, Managing Director of Murton & Co Chartered Surveyors, long-time Elmhurst member and Better Buildings Consultant!

Listen now to hear all about the brand-new Better Buildings Consultant scheme, including what it is and how you can get involved.

For more information, click the following link: https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/better-buildings-consultant/