Impact of the Home Energy Rating Scheme in the ACT

EnergyConsult conducted a detailed research study on the impact of the mandatory home energy rating system (HERS) which had been operating in the ACT for nine years. Research was conducted through stakeholder interviews and focus groups, with government HERS rating records and housing price data also collected. The analysis determined the extent of awareness and acceptance of the HERS program, and the extent it was influencing renovation approaches and buying decision making.

Client: Australian Greenhouse Office