Is NABERS Rating Really Helpful?

1. Is NABERS Rating Really Helpful? The National Australian Built Environment Rating System, or NABERS, evaluates the environmental performance of houses, tenancies, and other commercial buildings. The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage oversees the NABERS on a national level on behalf of the federal, state, and local governments. Understanding a building's environmental performance is made easier by NABERS rating tools that provide information for making buildings more resourceful and energy efficient. Benefits of NABERS Sustainability Performance Evaluation NABERS is the only environmental rating tool that offers a trustworthy building sustainability evaluation. ● Evaluates the performance of a building and compares it with other buildings' energy efficiency and sustainability conditions. ● Measures the actual environmental performance of a building in its real location. ● NABERS encourages owners and renters to reduce the building's environmental impacts, which helps to increase greener buildings and workplaces. ● An organization's financial, social, and environmental results may be optimized with the use of a NABERS rating, resulting in sustainable development over the long term.

2. In NSW, the BASIX report demonstrates the sustainability of residential buildings. Increases Building Valuations and Saves Cost ● Buildings with high NABERS ratings benefit from decreased vacancy and expenses. ● The lower NABERS Energy ratings showed a significant rent decrease in buildings in Sydney CBD (9% rent reduction) and Canberra (6% rent reduction). The Sydney CBD office market added the biggest green rent (3%) for the lowest NABERS Energy rating. ● Obtaining a NABERS rating might help to spot cost-cutting possibilities over time. ● Office buildings that periodically assess their performance using NABERS have reported improvements in energy efficiency of 8.5% and water efficiency of 11%. Market Recognition A high NABERS rating is a well-known indicator of outstanding environmental impact. ● In the competitive real estate market, NABERS can provide a way to set your building apart from the competition. ● Companies may report building performance and advertise their green activities with confidence because of NABERS' respected government accreditation. ● A high NABERS rating demonstrates dedication to environmental performance, offering the chance to increase rental income as renters and government entities want to see environmental responsibility when making real estate-related decisions. Also Read : Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification And NABERS Energy Rating: What’s the Connection? Promotion of New Developments Building owners and managers frequently use the NABERS rating to promote their new construction initiatives. ● NABERS Energy Commitment Agreement can ensure that the building uses green energy and that energy concerns are taken into account right from the start of the project, minimizing the environmental impact. ● A manager or company may utilize NABERS to market the building's environmental performance and make public announcements on how the building is being planned, built, and leased. ● People prioritizing environmental sustainability are more likely to be drawn to and buy/rent high NABERS-rated buildings. Wrapping Up NABERS offers useful standards for energy efficiency and sustainability with a focus on real-world data. It may become a more significant certification process for people looking for buildings that support and complement their sustainability initiatives by enhancing resource

3. efficiency and lowering carbon footprints. Collaborate with an experienced building consultant to start your NABERS assessment or obtain a BASIX certificate. Contact Us Company Name: Eco Certificates Address: Suite 413, 33 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista, NSW 2153, Australia Phone: 1300 162436 Email id: info@ecocertificates.com.au Website: http://ecocertificates.com.au