Overview

• Approximately 70,000 fraudulent energy performance diagnostics (DPEs) are produced annually, undermining housing regulations and climate goals.
• New measures include QR codes to verify diagnosticians, geolocation to ensure on-site inspections, and AI to detect anomalies in DPE reports.
• Inspections of diagnosticians will be quadrupled, with each professional subject to at least one annual inspection.
• Penalties for fraudulent practices have been strengthened, with diagnosticians facing up to two years of suspension and property owners risking fines and legal consequences.
• The government is exploring the creation of a professional order for diagnosticians to enhance accountability and oversight.