The protocol below details the requirements for third-party user interface (UI) tools using AccuRate Enterprise (AE)(existing homes) as a backend calculation engine and for accredited certificate generation. The UI must be the only tool which assessors’ access to input and retrieve data.
Out of scope
This document does not apply to UI tools which rely on assessors accessing AE (existing homes) UI to manually complete or modify a rating file or to generate an accredited certificate from within AE (existing homes).
User Interface Protocol (docx / pdf)
User Interface Expression of Interest
The document below details the process for applicants seeking accreditation of a user interface tool for NatHERS existing homes ratings and includes the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. Be sure to read all the information carefully and complete the EOI form in full before submitting.
User Interface Expression of Interest Form (docx / pdf)
User Interface Terms and Conditions (docx / pdf)
The applicant must submit an expression of interest (EOI). This provides an early opportunity for the NatHERS Administrator and the applicant to clarify and identify critical barriers to accreditation. Please note that submitting an EOI does not guarantee accreditation.
Before completing this form, the applicant should familiarise themselves with relevant documentation and resources including:
- NatHERS Existing Homes Delivery Model
- User Interface Protocol (UIP) (see above)
- NatHERS Whole of Home Calculation Method
- Existing Homes thermal standardisation and specification document
- Existing Homes Technical Note
- Existing Homes Guidance Note
Resources available on request by email to the NatHERS Administrator at uip@nathers.gov.au
- User Interface Accreditation Terms and Conditions
- User Interface Accreditation Notice – prototype
- Benchmark dwelling files.
Resources available on request to the CSIRO zendesk portal
- AccuRate Enterprise and API.
If you have any questions regarding the EOI process, please email uip@nathers.gov.au .