Question 1

How long will a 6 Star Energy Rating take?

Accepted Answer

We will have all preliminary energy rating report back within 72 hours for single dwellings and dual occupancy. This ensures that your projects progress steadily. We are available to meet urgent deadlines..

Question 2

When Is The Best Time To Do A 6 Star Energy Rating?

Accepted Answer

The best time to do an energy rating is in the initial design stage once the design is completed. Once the results are calculated, we can analyze the weaknesses of a design, zone by zone and offer recommendations to improve the overall energy rating. Completing a 6 Star Energy Rating at the end of the project gives you limited options to what can be done to get the dwelling up to 6 stars if the house performs poorly..

Question 3

What is a 6 Star Energy Rating?

Accepted Answer

A 6 Star Energy Rating refers to a score reflecting the ability of a home to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, without relying too heavily on air conditioners or heaters. While any score between 0 to 10 is possible, the majority of Australian councils and state now require newly built homes to have at least 6 Star Energy Rating. To assess the design of a house, a specialised software program called FirstRate5 is used. It takes into consideration things like roofs and floors, wall materials, insulation, the orientation of the building and size of the building. To confirm that your house has a 6-star energy rating, you will need to hire a qualified and accredited assessor to give your home a clean bill of health..

Question 4

How Can You Make Your Home 6 Star Compliant?

Accepted Answer

In order to achieve 6-star energy rating compliance, you must contract a professional assessor who then evaluates your building plan as well as all the attendant documents. When choosing your energy assessor, make sure that they have the right qualification and proper certification from the industry regulators..