Why not move into a NABERS-rated building?
If you’re an office-based small business, the ‘National Australian Built Environment Ratings System’ (NABERS) can help to save money the next time you move your business to new offices.
If a building has a NABERS energy rating, this will give you information about its energy efficiency performance. When a building has a higher rating, you’ll use less energy and have lower energy bills than if you were in a similar-sized building with a lower rating.
You can also ask your existing landlord to join the NABERS scheme so that you can better assess the energy efficiency rating of the building you are currently in.
You may find that there is potential to significantly improve the energy savings for both parties. To find out more: visit EnergyCut.info/nabers
Why should you move into a NABERS rated office building?
NABERS Energy rates the energy efficiency of buildings and tenancies from 1 to 6 stars based on energy consumption per square metre.
- 6 stars represents an exceptionally high level of energy efficiency.
- With the average tenancy performing at 2½ stars, a 4 star commitment means the tenant is at least 20% more efficient than the general commercial tenant market.[1]
WT Sustainability, NSW
WT Sustainability’s Sydney office achieved a NABERS tenancy rating of 6 Stars and is using 78% less energy than a similar-sized office. The ‘National Australian Built Environment Rating System’ (NABERS) and Greenstar (Green Building Council Australia) tools were used to control and monitor their design and construction targets. NABERS measures a building’s energy, water, waste and indoor environment efficiencies and assigns a rating, from 0-6 stars.
The National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) tools were used during the design stage of the fit out to control and monitor their energy efficiency targets. They initially focused on the largest uses of energy within the tenancy – supplementary air-conditioning, lighting and office equipment .[2]
- 1. Information sourced from CitySwitch: EnergyCut.info/city-switch-nabers
- 2. EnergyCut.info/office-pro-case-study