A household energy efficiency rating system developed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has received national support under a joint Commonwealth, State and Territory initiative.
Announcing the nation-wide adoption of the DELWP’s system, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio said the Victoria’s Residential Efficiency Scorecard had provided a way for Victorian households to understand, compare and improve their home energy performance since 2016.
“The Scorecard was endorsed by the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) with strong support provided by all jurisdictions,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.
“Since 2016, the Scorecard star rating has provided a consistent and impartial way for Victorian households to understand, compare and improve their home energy performance,” she said.
“Householders are seeing the benefit from eight, nine and even 10-star homes with low or no energy bills, and home improvements focussing on hot and cold weather.”
Ms D’Ambrosio said the new national Scorecard rating was now available to all Australian households and would help national businesses use the rating as a mark of home quality.
The Minister said trained and accredited national Scorecard assessors provided a star rating and detailed certificate to the householder, plus advice on opportunities for improvement.
Further information on DELWP’s energy efficiency Scorecard can be accessed at this PS News link.
