Services: Building Energy Rating (BER) - SES Experience
Official BER certificates can only be issued by BER Assessors registered with SEI. Select Energy Solutions registration details can be found at http://193.178.2.42/SearchAssessors.aspx (search for "Andrew Shepherd", "Shepherd" or "Select Energy Solutions"). SES are registered to carry out assessments for both new and existing dwellings.
Andrew Shepherd (founder of Select Energy Solutions) has been involved in the energy and built environment field since the early 1990s. Initially trained as a building surveyor and went on to complete a masters degree in "Energy & the Built Environment" followed by a PhD in "Occupant Comfort and Building Control Systems". Extensive experience in energy ratings. First experience was gained during the 1990s using the UK Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) from which the Irish BER assessment methodology was adapted. Also extensive use of dynamic thermal building analysis software and computational fluid dynamics during investigations into building performance during previous employments.
In addition to being a registered BER Assessor in Ireland, also registered as On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (SAP UK), National Home Energy Rating Assessor (UK) and Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor (UK). Therefore, a detailed knowledge of the thermal and environmental performance of buildings along with energy rating techniques can be provided. Previously worked in the UK and Japan in the energy and buildings field with companies such as Powergen (now E.on) and Mouchel before moving to Ireland in 2002. Select Energy Solutions was established in 2004 to offer a range of services related to energy and carbon management.
Select Energy Solutions are fully covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurances.