Who Manages NatHERS?

How NatHERS is managed and delivered

NatHERS is administered by the Australian Government on behalf of state and territory governments, through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). DCCEEW, as the NatHERS Administrator, is responsible for the scheme’s governance, oversees software and assessor accreditation, ensures alignment with national energy policy, and works with industry to maintain consistent and reliable ratings.

NatHERS is delivered through a broad network of organisations. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) provides scientific expertise and develops the calculations that support energy assessments. CSIRO and other third-parties provide NatHERS software for use by assessors. Third-party organisations accredit and oversee assessors to ensure they meet professional and technical standards. Independent auditors and training providers also help maintain quality across the scheme.

This collaborative approach gives households, builders, and designers confidence in Home Energy Rating. Each certificate reflects the work of a NatHERS accredited assessor, supported by government, researchers, and industry partners. Together, they help ensure NatHERS continues to support more comfortable, affordable, and resilient homes, now and into the future.