Energy efficiency rating
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The Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) is a score applied to dwellings in the Australian Capital Territory
. It ranges from zero to six stars – the higher the number of stars, the better. This is mandatory for all dwellings offered for sale in the ACT.
The term can also refer to a rating given to household goods sold in the EU. The rating shown on a label displayed at the point of sale.
It is also a term relating to EU directive 2002/91/EC by which the energy efficiency of all buildings in England and Wales have to be stated when the building is sold as part of the Energy Performance Certificate
.
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory, often abbreviated ACT, is the capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and is the smallest self-governing internal territory...
. It ranges from zero to six stars – the higher the number of stars, the better. This is mandatory for all dwellings offered for sale in the ACT.
The term can also refer to a rating given to household goods sold in the EU. The rating shown on a label displayed at the point of sale.
It is also a term relating to EU directive 2002/91/EC by which the energy efficiency of all buildings in England and Wales have to be stated when the building is sold as part of the Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Performance Certificates were introduced in England and Wales on 1 August 2007 as part of Home Information Packs for domestic properties with four or more bedrooms . When the requirement for HIPs was removed in May 2010, the requirement for EPCs continued. The scheme for HIPs was extended...
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External links
- ACT Planning and Land Authority - Energy efficiency for house sales
- EU Directive 2002/91/EC - Directive 2002/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on the energy performance of buildings
- Energy Rating Label Manufacturer