You will need to submit energy efficiency compliance information to council or the private certifier who is carrying out the building rules assessment for buildings.
The following assessment methods can be used:
- deemed to satisfy assessment
- performance solution
- a combination of the above.
An energy rating of at least 6-stars (unless the building is eligible for concession) must be gained using either:
- FirstRate5
- AccuRate
- BERSPro
Read the advisory notices on the Plan SA website for more information about energy ratings and certification:
- 05/03 Alternative solutions
- 04/12 Alternative methods for complying with the energy efficiency requirements
- 11/05 Independent technical experts
Energy efficiency certification
Energy efficiency compliance can be certified by a person with the necessary skills, software program, expertise and knowledge including:
- architects
- building designers
- builders
- building surveyors
- energy consultants
They will need to show they haven't been involved in the design of the house and have qualifications to assess.
Assessors do not need to be accredited but it can show the professional qualifies as an independent technical expert.
Accreditation - Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)
Related information
Other websites
- Australian Building Codes Board.
- Australian Building Sustainability Association (ABSA)
- House Energy Raters Association (HERA)
- PlanSA portal
