There are four accredited softwares that can be used to prepare a 7 star energy rating report. Accurate, HERO, FirstRate 5 and Bers Pro. The option to prepare an energy rating to assess the dwellings thermal performance provides a more accurate energy assessment over the elemental provision pathway found in the NCC 2022: Part H…

Australia has made net zero a clear priority with the release of the 2022 National Construction Code (NCC), which targets residential spaces. The NCC requires architects and builders to create homes that reach the 7-star energy standards, resulting in benefits like lower energy bills, limited greenhouse gas emissions, and a healthier living space. Since building…

The most significant change introduced in Australia’s National Construction Code (NCC) was raising the minimum energy rating from 6 to 7 stars. The country has made this crucial push to ensure that all new residential places consume less energy and are generally better for residents. Thankfully, achieving the new 7-star rating won’t be difficult if…

Australia has made sustainable homes and energy-efficient residential spaces a policy priority. Most territories have already upgraded to the new 7-star energy rating, while the rest are also preparing for this move. This is being done to achieve Net Zero by 2050, and residential energy efficiency is a major part of it. The National Construction…