About NABERS
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About NABERS
NABERS (the National Australian Built Environment Rating System) is a performance-based rating system for existing buildings. NABERS rates a commercial office, hotel or residential building on the basis of its measured operational impacts on the environment.
The buildings we live and work in have a measurable impact on our environment:
- Energy is used to provide lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation.
- Water is used for washing, drinking, for toilets and air conditioning.
- Waste is generated.
- Occupants are affected by the quality of the air in buildings.
- Local biodiversity is affected by the construction and tenancy of buildings.
- Natural storm water flows are redirected and often concentrated.
- Toxic materials may be present in buildings.
- People travel to and from buildings, often in greenhouse gas-emitting vehicles.
Building owners, managers or occupants can manage and reduce these environmental impacts. NABERS is designed to provide you with a simple indication of how well you are managing these environmental impacts compared with your peers and neighbours.