With terms like energy efficiency, sustainable living, green homes etc. becoming frequent words in our vocabulary, most of our readers rarely understand how easy it is for their buildings to achieve these. The face behind these words is that of an energy assessor. An energy assessor is a professional who assesses residences and commercial buildings
The 6-star energy rating assessment is usually the last step in the building process when the building designs have been finalised. As energy assessors at Energy Rating Perth, we urge our clients to think about energy efficiency as an investment for future savings and incorporate it into their building long before the layout has been
Majority of household electrical appliances on the market today have an energy rating label to help compare what’s best. High star rated appliances can help you save on your electricity bill and are also better for the environment. Manufacturers also use this as an incentive to improve their energy performance and provide better energy efficient
Long term, using water efficient equipment and appliances can save you dramatically. Washing machines, dishwashers, toilets and showers use the most water within the standard home. Industry professionals state that by using water-efficient methods, Australians could save more than $1 billion on water and energy bills by 2021. About 25% of this saving will be
A lot of our clients at Energy Rating Perth prefer a large amount of glazing and usually do not understand the implications of having a large glazing area out of the wall area. Since glass has virtually no thermal resistance, glazing or windows are essentially holes in the building envelope that allow heat gain and
As energy assessors, we are able to understand the implications of building design and construction practices in determining the energy rating of a home and how efficient it may be in conserving energy. However, the general public may find it hard to grasp the complexities and may be confused by the conflicting reviews they might
At Energy Rating Perth, our main interest is improving the thermal performance of a home so it may not only gain a 6 star energy rating but continue to provide the residents with savings throughout the life of the building. At times, our clients are not the home owners but the builders or the building
No matter how old or new your home may be, energy inefficiency can be a problem. You’re spending all this money to keep your home temperature at a comfortable level but what if you’re leaking all this energy out and it’s showing up on your electricity bills. If you want to make sure you’re not
At Energy Rating Perth, we have often found our client’s with a misconception that double glazing and insulation means that they have the best possible building envelope. Our energy assessors when conducting a 6 Star Energy Rating for their home often advise to ensure they check for hidden factors like air infiltration inside their homes.
