Everybody needs good NABERS

As an Irish engineer who spent over six years living in Australia and became a dual citizen, I have an appreciation of what both nations do well and areas where we could improve collaboration. For example, as a Waterford native, I strongly believe that the “Waterford Blaa” would be an excellent addition to an Australian barbecue. However, when it comes to reducing energy in the built environment, I have to concede that the Aussies got it right, and a long time ago too. With coal being a dominant fuel for power, they simply had to. Mike Arnold, Director – Ireland, NDY explains.

The same can be said for the National Australian Build Environment Rating System, or NABERS, as it is better known. It is pronounced Neighbours, but has no relation to the Australian TV soap opera. NDY originated in Australia and was a founding signatory on the
NABERS program in 2001. NABERS was introduced to the UK in late 2020 and NABERS ratings can now be officially certified there. While the certificate is valuable, it is within the methodology and associated energy savings where the real value can be uncovered.

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