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The creation and ideation of the Residential Efficiency Scorecard was based on the Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard. It is a national initiative to provide Australians with a simple star rating system which evaluates and determines the energy efficiency of their home.
The Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard or commonly referred to as the Scorecard is an Australia first program conducted by Victoria, which was run during 2019-2020. The Victorian State Government have provided an opportunity for homeowners an in-depth evaluation of their home energy costs which comes with an energy star rating.
In summary, the Residential Efficiency Scorecard will become a National Home Energy Rating System across Australia. It will provide Australians with recommendations for their homes and knowledge of their future energy costs to make them more energy efficient.
See what a Scorecard Report actually looks like
The energy star rating, or Scorecard rating provides an easy way of understanding how a home compares in its energy cost compared to the rest of Australia.
The average home energy star rating is 2-3 stars.
The Scorecard energy star rating is similar to how white good appliances such as washing machines have an energy star rating. The Residential Efficiency Scorecard Rating shows how much energy is used throughout the home.
There are a number of factors involved in the evaluation of the Residential Efficiency Scorecard asessment. Below is a simple representation of what areas and systems will be assessed.
During the on-site assessment, one of our certified accredited assessors will collect information data on room sizes, window type, placement, constructional material, insulation and furnishings.
With these in consideration, our accredited assessor will also check your hot water system, heating, cooling, lighting and any other renewable energy sources in the house.
This is basic breakdown of how much savings a person can have if they follow the recommended guidelines set in the Residential Efficiency Scorecard.
A general rule of thumb is that the lower your energy star rating will be - the more likely you can make more practical improvements to save your home on energy costs and create a more energy effiency for your home.
Financial institutions across Australia have continued to allow financial incentives for mortgages which are more energy efficient.
The future of using your Residential Scorecard Assessment to improve your mortgage application is a reality. This is because of the simply energy star rating system which easily identifies what your true energy costs are for your home.
You could improve your chances to be eligible for home financing packages from participating financial institutions. By gaining a higher Residential Efficiency Scorecard rating for your home - this could be used as leverage to access these incentives.
Contact your existing financial institutions to find out if you're eligible, or give contact us and we'll see how we can help.
1. Fill Out a Form to Check Your Eligibility
2. Approval for Eligibility
3. Plan Ideal Time and Day for On-site Assessment
4. On-site Visit from Accredited Assessor
5. Allow 1-2 hours for On-site Assessment
7. Receive Residential Efficiency Scorecard
Our accredited assessors have strong industry knowledge and many years in field. We follow all government guidelines and requirements in order to deliver the best in service.
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