To obtain an accredited NABERS Energy performance rating for your tenancy, you will need to engage a NABERS Accredited Assessor who is trained by and contracted to the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW).

Assessors are skilled in the management and operation of office buildings. All Assessors must meet strict selection criteria, attend a training session and pass an exam to gain accreditation.

Once your office has been assessed you will receive a certificate and permission to use the NABERS Energy logo (in accordance with the terms and conditions) to promote the greenhouse performance of your organisation.

What information is required to undertake a rating?

The Accredited Assessor will need:

• the net lettable area for your tenancy (based on the Property Council of Australia publication, Method of Measurement for Lettable Area, March 1997) - the net lettable area may be noted in leasing documents, survey drawings or tenancy floor plans and your building manager or landlord should also be able to provide this information
• all bills for each energy source used by the tenancy for the preceding 12 months
• details of any vacancies in the tenancy for the preceding 12 months
• permission to visit your office to determine the number of active computers
• permission to conduct staff surveys to determine the hours of occupancy

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