Communicating the Value of Your NatHERS Assessment to Clients
Why Clients See NatHERS as a Checkbox and How to Change It Research and feedback from assessors show that more than half of clients simply want the fastest and most cost-effective way to get approval. In these situations, sustainability outcomes and energy...
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your NatHERS Assessments: Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance
Why Accuracy and Compliance Matter in NatHERS Assessments As someone working toward, or already in, a career as a NatHERS assessor, you’ll know that thermal performance assessments are more than just a box to tick. They’re a core part of building better, more...
Dear Architect: Stop Ignoring Thermal Performance Until It’s Too Late
An open letter to the design community on the urgent need to integrate energy efficiency from the outset. Dear Architect, Let’s talk about a recurring issue in our industry. Time and again, energy assessors are brought into projects at the eleventh...
Thermal Bridging: The Hidden Energy Leak Sabotaging Your Star Ratings
In the pursuit of energy-efficient homes, thermal bridging often remains a hidden yet powerful culprit that undermines building performance. Despite sophisticated insulation strategies, air-sealing measures, and advanced modelling, these tiny shortcuts for heat flow...
The $250 Mistake: How Underpricing NatHERS Assessments is Undermining our Profession
In the drive for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) assessors are at the forefront of Australia's transition. Yet, there is a growing and dangerous trend within the profession — underpricing NatHERS assessments....
AI, Automation, and the Future of Energy Assessments: Friend or Foe?
In Australia’s dynamic push towards net-zero emissions and climate resilience, NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) assessors are on the frontline. Yet, as energy efficiency targets sharpen, a quiet revolution is reshaping how assessments are performed. AI...
What Is a NatHERS Assessor and How Do You Become One in 2025?
If you're passionate about sustainability, building design, or simply want a rewarding career that’s growing fast in Australia, becoming a NatHERS Assessor might be the perfect move for you. NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) Assessors play a vital...
Stop Watching, Start Assessing: Why Interactive NatHERS Training is Your Path to Accreditation Success
The National House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is the gold standard for assessing home energy efficiency in Australia. As a NatHERS Assessor, you're not just crunching numbers; you're shaping the future of sustainable housing. But navigating the complexities of...
9 Steps to Kickstart Your Career as a NatHERS Accredited Assessor
So, you’ve completed the Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability course—congratulations! You are now ready to begin your journey as an assessor. Now it’s time to turn that qualification into a career by becoming a National Home Energy Rating Scheme...
7 Steps to get you up and running as a self-employed NatHERS Assessor
If you decide to become a self-employed NatHERS assessor, here are the steps to set up your business: 1. Registering Your Business Name and Structure First, you’ll need to decide on a business structure. Most self-employed NatHERS assessors operate as: Sole Traders:...