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Energy efficient house design for NatHERS assessment

Services

House Energy Ratings & Thermal Performance Assessments

Nationally accredited NatHERS Compliance certification to satisfy the energy efficiency requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC). For Tasmanian home owners, the minimum NatHERS rating is currently 6 stars.

Performance Based Solutions

Performance Based Solutions (PBS) provide an alternate compliance pathway for the NCC. Especially useful for additions and alterations to existing homes. PBS offer unique flexibility in demonstrating energy efficiency compliance.

Whole of Home Assessments & Home Energy Design

Whole of Home Assessments provide a rating that includes appliances, solar and batteries. A compliance method for the NCC 2022 provisions with a thermal performance requirement of 7 stars. Not yet adopted in Tasmania with future revisions planned.

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Energy Matters Tasmania empowers Tasmanians to understand energy efficiency and help their plans satisfy those provisions of the NCC. Services are for builders, designers, home owners, architects, owner builders, or anyone wanting help with home energy assessment.

Whether you’re after advice or need a NatHERS certificate or PBS report to achieve NCC compliance, please make contact for further information.

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