Because NABERS scores real consumption, occupier behaviour moves the number. Matching HVAC and services to actual occupancy, rather than running full-building settings for half-empty floors, is one of the cheapest rating improvements available.
Common questions
What does NABERS (Australia) mean in simple terms?+
NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) rates Australian buildings from one to six stars on measured performance: actual energy, water and waste data rather than design intent. Commercial offices over a size threshold must disclose their energy rating when sold or let.
How is NABERS (Australia) measured and reported?+
Because NABERS scores real consumption, occupier behaviour moves the number. Matching HVAC and services to actual occupancy, rather than running full-building settings for half-empty floors, is one of the cheapest rating improvements available.