Local government contractor Northgate Information Solutions has become the first organisation to get accreditation for its software to measure home energy performance in Northern Ireland. ‘Domestic energy assessors accredited by Northgate are currently providing excellent services across England and Wales,' said managing director of land and property for Northgate Public Services, Russell Osborne. ‘We are pleased to be able to support them in extending their work to Northern Ireland, and contributing to the smooth roll out of energy performance certificates in 2008.'