Get a home energy rating
Find an assessor
To get an home energy rating, simply select an assessor in your area from the list of qualified assessors.
Visit the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA) website to find an assessor.
Cost of home energy ratings
Assessors set their own fees. The cost of a home energy rating can vary. This depends on factors such as the location, size and complexity of the home. As you would for any other similar service, it's recommended that you obtain quotes from several assessors.
Your assessor will show you where the opportunities for savings are in your home. Potential savings will often far outweigh the cost of getting a rating.
The home energy rating assessment process
The general process for getting a home energy rating involves contacting a trained and accredited assessor to:
- Conduct an assessment of your home or home plans, including the building itself, space heating and water heating systems
- Consult with you on what you want from your home to help inform their recommendations
- Provide expert advice and information in a report which contains star ratings and practical recommendations for improvement.
If the home is at the pre-construction stage, it's rated directly off the plans. If the home already exists, the assessor will visit the home for an on-site assessment.
Getting a home energy rating does not mean you have to make the recommended improvements. The rating is there to make a home's energy performance more easy to understand. With it, you can make informed choices about what you want from your home.
It's your choice as to who sees the home energy rating for your home. For example, you may wish to share it with prospective buyers or tenants. The information collected during an assessment is specific to the home itself, not the people living in the home. It's held by the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA). Data is subject to the Privacy Act.
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