ENERGY EFFICIENCY REPORTS
What is an Energy Efficiency Report?
An Energy Efficiency Report assesses a new home or buildings energy efficiency, ensuring it meets thermal comfort standards and includes insulation and glazing requirements, along with a NatHERS star rating (up to 7 Stars). Energy assessors use specialised software for the assessment.
Key points include:
Rating indicates energy needed for comfort.
Confirms compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC).
Energy efficiency assessments are typically carried out during the design phase of a project, not during construction. We are certified to conduct these assessments using a range of methods, including Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS), NatHERS, BASIX, and BESS statements.
Residential
A residential energy efficiency assessment is a crucial element in the design of all new buildings. It offers a thorough evaluation of the thermal performance for a specific residence or structure.
In Australia, every new residential building design must comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) requirements for certification.
At OnCert, we are well-versed in these certification requirements and are qualified to conduct energy efficiency assessments for both single-family homes and multi-residential buildings.
Commercial
We work with architects and construction professionals to take the hassle out of NCC Energy Efficiency documentation. We help our clients create efficient builds that meet the Section J Energy Efficiency requirements.
methods of energy efficiency assessment
Deemed to Satisfy
DTS evaluates the proposed building design against a specified set of minimum standards for insulation, glazing, and other factors. This method is frequently the most cost-effective and straightforward way to demonstrate compliance.
Nathers
Leveraging software developed by CSIRO, a computer model is created to predict the temperature of each room in the house throughout the year. This information, along with reference standards, is used to evaluate the anticipated energy consumption, resulting in a comprehensive report that outlines the achieved star rating.
BASIX
Residential Assessments for New South Wales. These assessments include evaluations of water efficiency and appliance effectiveness, along with thermal performance.
BESS Statements
Built Environmental Sustainability Scorecard Assessments for Victorian Councils.