Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard — A Plain-English Guide
The Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard rates existing homes on a 1–10 star scale and estimates your annual energy costs. Here's how it works, what it costs, and how it differs from a NatHERS assessment.
Scorecard vs NatHERS
| Victorian Scorecard | NatHERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Existing homes | New builds & major renos |
| Scale | 1–10 stars | 0–10 stars |
| Includes | Thermal + appliances + bills | Thermal performance only |
| Process | In-home visit | Plans-based modelling |
| Cost | $250–$500 (discounts available) | $300–$1,200 |
| Mandatory? | No (voluntary) | Yes (new builds, NCC 2022) |
What's in a Scorecard certificate
- • Overall star rating (1–10)
- • Estimated annual energy cost
- • Hot-weather comfort score
- • Tailored upgrade recommendations
- • Solar and hot-water guidance
Why Victorians get one
- • Identify highest-payback upgrades
- • Unlock VEU and Solar Victoria rebates
- • Demonstrate efficiency at sale
- • Plan all-electric retrofits
- • Lower annual bills
Book a Scorecard or NatHERS assessor in Victoria
Many of our Victorian assessors are licensed for both Scorecard and NatHERS — get a quote and ask which suits your situation.