What we can do
F o r R e s i d e n t i a l a n d C o m m e r c i a l B u i l d i n g s
F o r N e w a n d E x i s t i n g P r o p e r t i e s
7 Star Energy Rating NatHERS
According to NCC and NatHERS all new dwellings, including renovations and extensions, must meet a minimum 7 Star rating. A Thermal Performance Assessment (TPA) report is required to ensure that new buildings are designed to minimize carbon emissions, provide thermal comfort, and potentially achieve minimum energy consumption for heating and cooling.
NABERS Rating
NABERS is the National Australian Built Environment Rating System provides reliable, and comparable sustainability measurement across building sectors like hotels, shopping centres, apartments, offices, data centres, and more. A NABERS rating helps to accurately measure, understand, and communicate the environmental performance of a building while identifying areas for cost savings and future improvements.
ESD Reports
The purpose is to highlight key sustainability opportunities and demonstrate compliance with the Council’s policies. It assesses sustainable design initiatives for town planning and overall environmental sustainability of new buildings or alterations. Assessment components include a range of other reports such as SMP, SDA, BESS, WSUD STORM etc.
Section J report – DTS & JV3
Part J report mandates minimum energy efficiency standards and delineates the energy efficiency requisites for non-residential commercial buildings falling under Class 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9. These standards are outlined in Vol. One of the NCC, (formerly BCA). The Section J Method of Compliance DTS is employed when the Evidence of Suitability method is deemed the most appropriate approach
National Residential Efficiency Scorecard
The RES rates your home's energy use and comfort, and provides tailored recommendations for improvements. Getting a Scorecard home energy rating will help you make the best choices by providing targeted information to assist you in achieving your goals whether that's reducing your energy bills, going all-electric, or living in a more comfortable home.
Residential DTS energy report
A Residential Deemed To Satisfy report outlines the minimum insulation values for roofs, walls, and floors, as well as the minimum thermal performance standards for glazing and roof lights. DTS provisions may also refer to acceptable construction manuals, which specify materials, components, designs, and construction methods that are deemed to meet the Performance Requirements.
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NatHERS
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) provides energy ratings for new dwellings. This is helping create energy efficient, resilient and comfortable homes for the future that cost less to run. NatHERS provides a streamlined pathway to meet or beat the new National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 energy efficiency requirements.
Your Home
Your Home is Australia’s independent guide to designing, building or renovating homes to ensure they are energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and adaptable for the future. The design principles and climate-appropriate features described in Your Home can make a home more affordable and comfortable over its lifespan.
Victorian Energy Upgrades
The VEU program helps Victorians cut power bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program has supported over 2 million households to upgrade their appliances and equipment. Products include lighting, space heating and cooling, water heating, and draft sealing.
Energy Efficiency Council
The EEC is the peak body for Australia’s energy management sector works to drive world-leading policy on efficiency, electrification and demand flexibility, to support businesses and households to rapidly decarbonise and to ensure we have the skilled workforce to deliver Australia’s energy transition.