NatHERS News - 29 November
Scale stream assessor EOI reopened
NatHERS Accredited Assessors interested in participating in the upcoming scale stream existing homes trial are encouraged to submit applications by Monday.
The Expression of Interest has been reopened until 11:59 PM (AEDT) 2 December 2024.
The scale stream trial will involve property valuers collecting on-site data during visits to homes they are valuing. This information will be forwarded to Accredited Assessors who have been trained to use the trial software tool. The assessors will then complete the home’s energy rating remotely.
To apply see: NatHERS Existing Homes Trial EOI Response Form - Australian Housing Data
Core stream assessor EOI now closed
NatHERS received more than 150 applications from individuals wanting to take part in the core stream existing homes trial. The trial is set to launch by the end of 2024 and run into next year.
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 this 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 at 10pm (AEDT) Wednesday 27 November 2024.
Technical working group - 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.