In this new episode, Andrew Parkin, Andrew Todd, and Jo Bailey dive into why green skills are becoming essential across today’s industries, and what you can do to build these skills and future‑proof your career. 

In this episode Andrew Parkin is joined by Jason Hewins, the New Build Dwellings Manager at Elmhurst Energy and Professor Richard Fitton at the University of Salford. They sit down to demystify the Home Energy Model (HEM). Listen now, to get up to speed with the future of measuring home energy efficiency. 

This is part 2 to Season 2 episode 5, where our host Andy Parkin is joined by Daniel White from MCS and Stephen Melton from NAPIT to discuss all things heat loss. 

Make sure to listen to part 1 first to ensure full understanding of this important topic.

This is part one of the episode, where our host Andy Parkin is joined by Daniel White from MCS and Stephen Melton from NAPIT to discuss all things heat loss, including assessments, systems and future standards. 

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/