The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is an expert body that provides stakeholder and industry advice to the NatHERS Administrator and NatHERS Steering Committee on technical matters related to NatHERS.
The TAC is made up of industry representatives and technical experts in the areas of NatHERS software tools, NatHERS assessor training and practices, building physics, and glazing.
The TAC provides advice on technical matters affecting NatHERS software tools and the operation of NatHERS more broadly, including:
- NatHERS technical settings and assessment methods
- research opportunities and priorities to improve the functionality of NatHERS software tools
- current and emerging issues affecting the maintenance, development and improvement of NatHERS software tools
- undertaking research tasks, addressing software modelling issues and reviewing research and technical papers
- Chenath engine updates and interface developments
- the technical merits of applications being reviewed for inclusion in NatHERS software tools.
TAC Application Process
Individuals and organisations may apply for TAC membership by contacting the NatHERS Administrator. Where required both a primary member and a proxy member can be nominated. TAC applications should include the following for both the primary and proxy member:
- individuals name and contact details
- a statement of skills, of no more than one page in length, including reasons for wanting to join
- a CV of (no more than 2 pages in length)
- a signed Confidentiality, Privacy and Conflict of Interest Deed (the Deed) including
- a declaration of any conflicts of interest
- strategies for managing any conflicts of interest using information in the Conflict of Interest Action plan.