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Home Energy Rating for existing homes now available

After much anticipation, the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy and the Environment has officially launched its Home Energy Rating for existing homes program. This new assessment provides a unique opportunity to discover just how energy-efficient, comfortable and cost-effective a home really is.

Delivered through the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), the assessment compares your home’s performance with similar homes in the same climate zone. You’ll receive a detailed snapshot of your home’s energy efficiency, along with practical recommendations to make it more comfortable year-round, reduce energy consumption and lower household energy bills.

Best of all, the recommendations can range from simple, low-cost improvements such as sealing draughts and gaps, through to larger upgrades like installing additional insulation, rooftop solar panels or battery storage. Whether you’re looking to improve comfort, save money or reduce your environmental footprint, a Home Energy Rating can help you make informed decisions about your home.

Advantages of obtaining a Home Energy Rating

  1. Access to an experienced home energy efficiency expert who can help you understand and improve your home’s performance.
  2. Clear, reliable insights into how your home is currently performing in terms of energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.
  3. An estimate of your home’s expected energy use and running costs, helping you better understand where your dollars are going.
  4. Practical recommendations for upgrades that can lower energy bills and improve year-round comfort.
  5. An official certificate showing your home’s Home Energy Rating and Star Rating, providing an clear measure of performance.
  6. A nationally recognised rating that demonstrates your home’s energy efficiency and may add value if you decide to sell or rent.

Getting your Home Energy Rating is easy: Just 5 simple steps

What you will receive at the end of your assessment

The images below show you what a Home Energy Rating assessment for existing homes certificate looks like as well as, how the performance of your home is displayed (pg.1), the breakdown of recommendations (pg. 2) and finally the explanatory notes and disclaimers, methodology and information on the use and disclosure of information used during the assessment (pg.3).

Sample Certificate Pg. 1
Sample Certificate Pg. 2
Sample Certificate Pg. 3

Discounts available to eligible residents

Residents living within the boundaries of Switch Your Thinking local governments are eligible for a 10% discount off the RRP of a Home Energy Rating assessment for existing homes. This is available through services provided by two accredited assessors based in WA. To find out if your local government is eligible as well as, which assessors are offering the discount, check out the Eligibility and Home Energy Rating sections of the Rewards for Residents webpage. 

Further Information

To learn more about the Home Energy Rating and its benefits check out these additional resources: