Team CE

Team CE

Articles written by the Certified Energy technical team covering NatHERS, BASIX and building performance in Australia.

Recent posts by Team CE

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What You Need To Know About NatHERS For Existing Homes

By Team CE on Jul 1, 2025, 12:30:37 PM

Get ready for mid-2025 when NatHERS will expand to include existing homes, offering homeowners a clear path to energy efficiency and cost savings.

Topics: NatHERS NatHERS Existing Homes
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Step-by-Step Guide To NatHERS Assessments For Existing Homes

By Team CE on Jul 1, 2025, 12:30:34 PM

From mid-2025, the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) will extend its energy performance assessments to existing homes, offering valuable insights into energy efficiency for homeowners and renters.

Topics: NatHERS NatHERS Existing Homes
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10 Energy Efficiency Upgrades For Existing Homes

By Team CE on Jul 1, 2025, 12:30:31 PM

Maximise comfort, save on energy bills, and boost the value of your home with these essential energy efficiency upgrades.

Topics: NatHERS Existing Homes
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Understanding NatHERS Star Ratings For Existing Homes

By Team CE on Jul 1, 2025, 12:30:25 PM

Discover how the upcoming expansion of NatHERS star ratings to existing homes can help you save on energy bills, improve comfort, and support Australia's net zero targets.

Topics: NatHERS NatHERS Existing Homes
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Why Embodied Carbon Matters in Modern Architecture

By Team CE on May 27, 2025, 11:32:25 AM

Modern Architecture

Why Embodied Carbon Matters in Modern Architecture

Embodied carbon is becoming an important consideration in modern architecture because many carbon impacts are shaped long before a building is occupied.

Topics: Embodied Carbon Reporting
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Using a Carbon Footprint Calculator for Building Projects

By Team CE on May 27, 2025, 11:28:37 AM

Maximise sustainability in construction by using a carbon footprint calculator to track and reduce emissions throughout your building projects.

Topics: Embodied Carbon Reporting
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How Embodied Carbon Is Calculated in Construction Projects

By Team CE on May 27, 2025, 11:27:30 AM

Calculation Process

How Embodied Carbon Is Calculated in Construction Projects

Embodied carbon calculations usually begin with scope, quantities, emissions factors and clear assumptions.

Topics: Embodied Carbon Reporting
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Embodied Carbon in Building Materials | Certified Energy

By Team CE on May 27, 2025, 11:26:59 AM

Building Materials

Embodied Carbon in Building Materials: Why It Matters Early in Design

Building materials can shape a project’s embodied carbon long before construction begins. Structure, façade systems, material quantities and reuse decisions are often set early, which makes early carbon review especially valuable.

Topics: Embodied Carbon Reporting
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Effective Strategies for Carbon Footprint Reduction in Buildings

By Team CE on May 27, 2025, 11:25:04 AM

Discover proven methods to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and contribute to a more sustainable future in the construction industry.

Topics: Embodied Carbon Reporting
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How the NCC Is Starting to Address Embodied Carbon

By Team CE on May 27, 2025, 11:24:21 AM

NCC and Embodied Carbon

How the NCC Is Starting to Address Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is becoming more visible in Australian building policy, but project teams should be careful not to treat every emerging pathway as a current mandatory requirement.

Topics: Embodied Carbon Reporting