%T Informing the next generation residential energy assessment tools %A Martin Belusko %A Lachlan Mudge %A David Whaley %A et al. %I CRC for Low Carbon Living %D 2019 %K Energy efficiency, %K Energy rating, %K Energy consumption, %K Energy, %K Household appliances, %K Rating tools %R 10.25916/5ce8ca627992d %U https://apo.org.au/node/236251 %X The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, commonly known as NatHERS, which is applied through software tools such as AccuRate Sustainability, has become the predominant pathway for complying with energy efficiency requirements within the National Construction Code of Australia. Current energy efficiency regulations have remained unchanged for a decade and there is an intention to increase these requirements, through mandating a higher minimum star rating for buildings. %9 Report