Technical Working Group - tech experts wanted
NatHERS has reopened an Expression of Interest (EOI) for technical experts to join a new working group, which will shape the user interface protocol (UIP) for NatHERS tools for existing homes.
The UIP will set requirements for third-party user interfaces to undertake data collection and generate ratings and certificates through AccuRate Enterprise
Candidates with experience in software engineering, user experience (UX) design, human-computer interaction, or protocol development are encouraged to apply. Relevant academic qualifications and/or experience is also highly desirable.
The first working group was held on 20 November. Any new successful applicants will have access to meeting notes and documents and will be included in future meetings. Their written feedback will be considered as work progresses on the UIP.
Submit your application via the NatHERS website User Interface Protocol submission EOI page.
Please email: admin@nathers.gov.au if you would like more information or have any questions.
Existing homes consultation
A targeted consultation on the expansion of NatHERS to existing homes ran throughout August 2024.
The consultation paper is still available on the DCCEEW consultation hub. Feedback received through the consultation process is helping to shape the final design of the scheme for consideration by Energy and Climate Change Ministers in 2025. Submissions and a high-level summary of consultation outcomes will be published on the DCCEEW consultation hub in due course.
If you had issues submitting your feedback, or have missed the cut off, please contact admin@nathers.gov.au.
You can access the webinar recordings and transcripts of the consultation sessions using the links below:
Technical and policy documents that underpin the delivery model are available below noting consultation closed on these on 30 August. Again, if you had issues submitting your feedback, or have missed the cut off, please contact admin@nathers.gov.au.
Assessor Accreditation Requirements Draft - released 12 August 2024
Assurance Strategy Draft - released 12 August 2024
Core stream trial EOI - closed
NatHERS received more than 150 applications from individuals wanting to take part in the core stream existing homes trial.
Applicants will undertake training before conducting up to 20 trial home energy assessments across Australia, including in regional areas. Feedback will help improve how NatHERS for existing homes is designed and delivered.
A diverse range of applications were received from:
- individuals new to the field
- professionals with broader property or construction experience
- accredited NatHERS, Residential Efficiency Scorecard and Energy Efficiency Rating assessors.
Trial participants will help shape the future of a significant national energy efficiency initiative and benefit from:
- fully subsidised training
- funded real-world experience conducting existing home energy assessments
- a streamlined pathway to becoming an accredited NatHERS existing homes assessor.
The Expression of Interest for this trial closed on Wednesday 27 November 2024.
Scale stream trial EOI – closed
The scale stream trial Expression of Interest closed on Monday 11:59 PM (AEDT) 2 December 2024.