Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Assessors
Scorecard was developed by Victorian Government to assess and compare homes in all climate zones. It is a home energy rating program which will give your home star rating much like most home appliances are now rated. The rating reflects running costs to keep the house comfortable. The certificate also includes suggestions how to make energy saving improvements cost effectively.
What happens during a Scorecard assessment?
- An accredited assessor will visit your home to conduct a thorough on-site assessment. They collect data covering room sizes, construction materials, window type, placement and furnishings, insulation, your hot water system, heating, cooling, lighting and any renewable energy sources.
- The assessment includes taking photographs of household energy features for quality assurance purposes. The Scorecard’s purpose-built software means the results are instantly accessible so you will get immediate feedback from the assessor.
Scorecard Report
Assessment, Certificate and Report
All features of Scorecard Basic, and
Detailed report customized to your specific needs
Report contents
Table 1 – Certificate Front Page explained
Table 2 – Certificate Back Page explained
Table 3 – Improvement recommendations in up to 12 categories
- Ceiling insulation
- Wall insulation
- Floor insulation
- Weather sealing
- Heating
- Cooling
- Hot water
- Windows
- Shading
- Lighting
- Pool & spa
- Solar electricity
Table 4 – The effect of improvements on star rating and comfort
Table 5 – Upgrade priorities in 4 categories
- By cost
- By impact
- By star rating
- Combined
Table 6 – Industry and trade contacts & resources
Table 7 – VEU scheme rebates applicable to recommendations
Table 8 – Super Seal Quote
- List and estimated cost of sealing gaps and leaks
Table 9 – Photos showing specific issues
Notes
- Additional information on selected recommendations
- Explaining the heat flow in the house
- Discussing top 3 recommendation
- Addressing specific issues you reported
- Assessor comments
Price information
For information about each report visit our Reports page
VEU rebates for Scorecard assessments are available from 1 May 2023
Scorecard
Small
Medium
Large
Assessment & Improvements Report
$275
$341
$407
Pre-purchase Inspection & Report *
$275
$341
$407
VEU rebate discount
$150
$150
$150
What does the Scorecard review?
A Scorecard assessment looks at:
Building shell:
- wall, floor and ceiling materials
- insulation
- windows and eaves
- gaps and cracks
Fixed features:
- heating and cooling
- hot water
- lighting
- curtains and external blinds
- solar panels
- pools and outdoor spas
What will you get out of it ?
At the end of the assessment the assessor will provide your home’s star rating and you can view your Scorecard certificate.
The certificate will also be sent to you later, after quality checks have been completed.
Your certificate:
- shows your home’s star rating out of 10
- shows where your energy is being used
- rates the efficiency of various elements of your home, such as the building itself and major appliances
- rates the performance of your home in hot and cold weather
- provides practical options to improve your home’s energy efficiency.
The star rating is independent of household habits – it doesn’t take into account whether you leave the lights on, for example – but you can talk to your assessor about other things you can do to reduce your energy use.
Scorecard Certificate
Assessment and Certificate
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New and existing homes, flats and apartments. * Focuses on the building shell and fixed appliances.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. * Reduce energy use and energy bills
- Improve comfort of your home in winter and summer.
- Better understand the energy performance of your home.