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Scorecard Assessment - Home Energy Efficiency
Scorecard offers solutions for cost savings, enhanced comfort, and environmental sustainability.
The Victorian Government's Scorecard is now the trusted energy rating program for existing homes across Australia.
What is Scorecard?
The national Residential Efficiency Scorecard is a ground-breaking, government-supported program that provides:
A star rating for your home, similar to the ratings on appliances,
A straightforward plan to lower your energy costs and emissions,
Enhanced home comfort.
Government-accredited Scorecard assessors specialize in home energy efficiency. Whether you aim to cut energy bills, increase home comfort, switch to all-electric, or plan a renovation, a Scorecard assessor can guide you toward the best solutions.
Live your energy-efficient dream while spending less!
Why opt for an accredited Scorecard assessor?
Government-accredited Scorecard assessors are experts in home energy efficiency. They have qualifications and/or demonstrated skills and experience. In order to be accredited they undertake specialised Scorecard training before passing an exam. This accreditation approach ensures they are equipped with both expert technical knowledge and high-quality customer service skills to help households achieve their goals.
Scorecard assessors have access to ongoing training, expert knowledge, and are subject to quality controls. Assessors are not employed by government and set their own fees.
Before your Scorecard assessment
Before you talk to an assessor, work out all the things you would like to achieve through having a Scorecard assessment. Think about your short- and long-term budget. Write down your goals and all the issues you are experiencing in your home, so you can get the most out of your assessment.
Common reasons to have an assessment include:
high energy bills or your bill has recently increased
a draughty home or rooms
an uncomfortable home because it is really cold in winter and/or really hot in summer
take your home all-electric
reducing your home’s impact on the environment
thinking of selling your home and you want to use its energy efficiency rating in your marketing
thinking of buying a home and want to find out what upgrades would be appropriate
renting a home and want to reduce your energy bills
rental provider wanting to upgrade a property to ensure your tenants are comfortable and want to stay in the house.
Many Scorecard assessors offer other services or products that can help you achieve your goals, such as coordinating your upgrades. Some specialise in complex problems, such as finding solutions for heritage homes. If you have a specific need or just want to find out what other advice is available, ask the assessor before you book your appointment.
What happens in a Scorecard assessment?
During your Scorecard assessment, the assessor will visit your home, discuss your goals and conduct a thorough on-site assessment. They will collect data in the government-supported Scorecard tool of your home’s fixed appliances and features, such as:
Common reasons to have an assessment include:
How your house is constructed and the materials used.
The size of each room.
Window information including: size, the kind of window (double or single glazed, low E, etc.). If there are blinds, curtains, pelmet and the direction the window faces.
How well insulated your home is.
The hot water system
How your home is kept warm in winter and cool in summer.
The lighting.
Pool or spa
Solar power
This data is then used to generate your Scorecard Certificate and informs the conversation with your assessor.
What does the Scorecard certificate tell me?
Once your assessment is finished, your assessor will provide your Scorecard certificate. Your Scorecard certificate will give you detailed information about your home's:
Common reasons to have an assessment include:
energy efficiency star rating out of 10 stars. The higher the stars the lower the costs over a year.
comfort rating showing how well your home copes with hot and cold weather.
star rating with and without solar power.
efficiency ratings for each of the fixed appliances such as heating, cooling, hot water service.
energy consumption of the fixed appliances over one year.
greenhouse gas emissions for the fixed appliances over one year.
provides practical options to improve the home’s energy efficiency.
Your Scorecard assessor will discuss how to use the current appliances and features of your home to improve their efficiency. They will also offer tailored advice to help you achieve your goals and ensure any money you spend on upgrading your home’s energy efficiency will lead to a cheaper to run and more comfortable home.
Discounted Scorecard assessments available in Victoria
Your Scorecard certificate will give you detailed information about your home's:
Victorian households are now able to access rebates for a Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessment under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.
Including a Home Energy Rating Assessment (HERA) activity under the VEU program received widespread community and business support. Scorecard was identified as the only tool that currently meets the required features, and therefore is the first HERA tool to be incentivised. This means householders can contact a VEU registered Scorecard Assessor or Accredited Provider (AP) to access a reduced-cost Scorecard assessment for their home.
Example Scorecard certificate
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