A big week for energy efficiency standards in Australia.
Author: https://thefifthestate.com.au Date Posted:10 September 2021
NatHERS adopts energy efficiency program for existing homes
NatHERS new National Scorecard Initiative, which builds on the Victoria’s state-based Residential Efficiency Scorecard Program, is a voluntary thermal performance and energy efficiency assessment now available nationally to existing homes.
Accredited assessors provide a star rating and detailed certificate to the household as well as advice on opportunities for improvement, with the cost of an assessment typically ranging from $250 to $500.
Assessments are based on the performance of the home in hot and cold weather extremes and the energy used by major fixed appliances such as air conditioners, heaters and hot water systems.
“The NatHERS endorsed National Scorecard means every home can now be rated to show energy cost, comfort and greenhouse gas emissions – and what we can measure, we can more easily improve,” Victorian minister for energy, environment and climate change Lily D’Ambrosio said.
