National Australian Built Environment Rating System, commonly recognised as NABERS, is a rating system for measuring the environmental impact of Australian buildings.
NABERS assessment can be conducted for the following developments :
- Office buildings
- Hotels
- Data centres
- Shopping centres
The assessment includes measuring energy efficiency, water usage, waste management, and the quality of the indoor environment.
How Does The Star Rating Work?
A NABERS rating reflects the energy performance and environmental impacts of a building over twelve months.
It converts detailed technical data about the energy efficiency of a particular building into an easily understood star rating that denotes their performance compared to other similar structures in the same location.
A six-star NABERS rating scale indicates the building's energy efficiency, water usage, waste management, indoor environment, and impact on the environment.
NABERS Rating Scale
6 stars - Market-leading Standards
5 stars - Excellent
4 stars - Good Starting performance
3 stars - Average performance
2 stars - Below average performance
1 star - Poor performance
0 stars - Extremely unsatisfactory and poor performance
How To Achieve NABERS Rating?
- A building's NABERS rating is calculated by measuring the energy consumption and performance information from verified sources (e.g. utility bills)
- To obtain an accurate star (1-6) rating, the data is then converted by multiplying relevant energy use data by constant GHG emission factors.
- This data is then adjusted based on the climatic conditions of the building's location, hours of operation, level of provided services, utilisation of energy sources, as well as the building size and occupancy.
- The adjusted data is then compared with the NABERS benchmark data.
- A star rating is calculated and awarded to your building, reflecting the performance relative to your peers.
5 Benefits Of NABERS Rating
A NABERS rating enables businesses to enhance their productivity, improve operational efficiency, and demonstrate their commitment towards environment protection and conservation.
It also aims to optimise the triple outcomes– social, financial, and environmental outcomes – by reducing energy consumption and operational costs over the life of the building.
With a NABERS accredited rating, you can enjoy the following benefits.
Better Financial Value Of The Building
Delivers financial benefits, such as minimised operational costs, increased market value, improved rental income, and reduced rates of vacancy.
Market Recognition
Gives your development/ project and also the tenant a competitive advantage for operating in an environmentally efficient manner. NABERS enables companies to confidently promote their building performance with reputable government certification.
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Creates Healthy Work Environment
NABERS ratings ensure creating a healthier work environment for employees which has many positive benefits for any company.
Increased Chances To Secure Government Tenants
Help landlords meet tenant expectations for efficient buildings and healthier workplaces. Government tenants need a minimum of 4.5-star NABERS rating to rent a commercial development.
Credible Benchmarking
Provides reliable, independently verified methods for benchmarking and monitoring data-driven actual performance improvements.
