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Scorecard Update: April - June, 2024
Meet our 150th Scorecard assessor!
Emily Knight is an architect and Director of Emily Knight Designs based in Ashbury, NSW.
Congratulations Emily for being our 150th Scorecard assessor!
The Scorecard team got in touch with Emily to understand what motivated her to add Scorecard assessments to her small business offerings.
Why did you choose to become an accredited Scorecard assessor?
I chose to be a Scorecard assessor as I’ve been involved and passionate about residential sustainability for a long time. I see Scorecard as a great tool for engaging in conversation about existing houses and helping to empower homeowners with both information and tools on how to improve the thermal performance of their homes and reduce their energy costs.
Now that you’re accredited, what do you look forward to doing?
I’m looking forward to undertaking Scorecard assessments to share knowledge on some of the easy and more complicated ways a home's energy use can be reduced and thermal performance enhanced. I’m also looking forward to integrating a Scorecard assessment into my architectural practice as a first step - identifying existing issues and a discussing metrics on sustainability from the get-go.
You can learn more about Emily's work here
New programs announced using Scorecard
City of Lake Macquarie's electrification program.
The City of Lake Macquarie recently launched their Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessment program at the annual Living Smart Festival.
They have partnered with Scorecard assessors vanHolland to offer a limited number of heavily subsidised Scorecard assessments to help locals create comfortable and energy efficient homes.
Lake Macquarie had this to say about the festival and why they chose Scorecard to support their electrification program:
"Lake Macquarie Council launched their subsidised Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessment program on Saturday 21 September at their annual Living Smart Festival. We have been working on a home energy efficiency campaign that focuses on electrification and helps empower residents to start making the switch to efficient electric appliances and renewable energy. We decided Scorecard would be a perfect fit for us to start engaging the community and providing them with opportunities to meet with energy experts and discuss their homes.
By adding the Scorecard subsidies to our program, we are hoping to increase awareness about the benefits (both environmentally and financially) of making sustainable and efficient upgrades to your home. We appreciate the ability to tailor advice to each resident that Scorecard offers and hope it will be a program we continue to run in the future."
Geelong Sustainability's 2024 Electric Homes Program
Geelong Sustainability is a not-for-profit community organisation that is supporting their local community to lower their energy bills, move off gas, reduce their emissions and live more comfortably in their homes through the expanded 2024 Electric Homes Program.
They have partnered with Scorecard assessors Ephe to offer subsidised Scorecard assessments as part of their expanded 2024 program.
12 months of discounted Scorecard assessments in Victoria
It has now been 12 months since the Home Energy Rating Assessment (HERA) activity became available under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.
HERA attracts 2 Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) per assessment meaning Victorian Households can access the benefits of a Scorecard assessment at a discounted rate.
Since the activity commenced, over 1,600 HERA assessments have been finalised which represents 86% of all Victorian assessments!
It's great to see householders taking advantage of this opportunity to reduce energy bills and improve year-round comfort.
Interesting in diversifying your business?
Are you an architect?
A builder? A building surveyor? A real estate agent? A NatHERS assessor?
Consider becoming an accredited Scorecard assessor. Not only is it a great career choice and an additional revenue stream for small business, but there are many other benefits such as:
- a national program that supports you to work anywhere in Australia
- Scorecard software training and exams available at no cost
- joining a growth industry
- ongoing support including:
- mentor opportunities
- free ongoing access to our assessor helpdesk
- marketing materials, and more
- you can be sure your work is making a positive impact on people’s lives, and the planet.
Training is online which makes it easy to access wherever you are.
Take advantage of Scorecard for your home
Interested in reducing your energy bills or making your home all electric?
Whatever your goals, your Scorecard assessor will tailor their advice to help you achieve them. They can also link you with available subsidies and rebates.
If you would like to live more comfortably for less, book your Scorecard assessment with your local Scorecard assessor today.
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