Households

Energy-smart choices start at home

Whether you’re buying, renting, building or renovating a home, a Home Energy Rating gives you the tools to understand your home’s energy efficiency before making big decisions. Households can use a Home Energy Rating to plan upgrades, compare properties and access finance options that reward improved energy performance.  

Explore how Home Energy Rating assessments help you create a healthier, climate resilient, affordable and comfortable home. 

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Understanding Home Energy Rating assessments and when to get one

Whether you have been living in your home for many years or are designing a new home, an energy assessment provides you with much more than a rating. 

Existing Homes

A Home Energy Rating for an existing home provides valuable insights into the energy efficiency of a home that has already been built. 

New Homes

If you’re thinking about building a new home or undertaking a major renovation, a Home Energy Rating (NatHERS) for new homes assessment can help you design a home that is comfortable to live in, costs less to run and meets or exceeds minimum energy efficiency requirements.