What is FirstRate5?
FirstRate5® is an easy-to-use interactive tool with a graphic user interface that enables designers and thermal performance assessors to generate energy ratings for a home by tracing over floor plans.
What is NatHERS rating?
What is NatHERS? The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) measures a home’s energy efficiency to generate a star rating. It was first introduced in 1993. The higher the star rating, the less energy needed to heat and cool the home to keep it comfortable.
How do you use first rate?
quite well.
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- He is a first-rate actor.
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- We have lost a first-rate teacher in Jim.
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What protocol or validation process must House Energy Rating software comply with?
All energy rating software used to produce NatHERS energy ratings must be accredited in accordance with the NatHERS 2019 Software Protocol.
What are the requirements of meeting accreditation as a NatHERS assessor?
All NatHERS Accredited Assessors must hold a Certificate IV in one of the following courses:
- Certificate IV in NatHERS Assessment – CPP41212.
- Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (Thermal Performance Assessment) – CPP41119.
How many MJ m2 of energy would a 10 star house in Melbourne require?
Getting to this rating means the house requires between 25 and 54 MJ/m2 per year which can probably be met with the electricity produced from solar panels.
What is the difference between NatHERS and BASIX?
Difference between BASIX and NatHERS? BASIX is an intiative of the NSW government and sets minimum standards for 3 areas including water, thermal and energy. NatHERS is a national scheme and NatHERS energy ratings can be used for the thermal section of Basix by using the simulation method.
What is the difference between NatHERS and Basix?
What is a NatHERS certificate?
A NatHERS Certificate allows builders, certifiers and regulatory authorities to quickly confirm that the building has been built to the design on which the energy rating assessment is based.
What is the highest star rating home?
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) provides homes with an energy efficiency star rating from 1 to 10, based on the home’s design, construction materials and where it’s built.
What is the most energy-efficient fridge in Australia?
Hisense has just announced the launch of its latest creation – the Hisense Black Steel 453L Bottom Mount Refrigerator. But this isn’t just any refrigerator. This fridge is officially the most energy-efficient fridge in its class on the Australian market.
What do you need to know about FirstRate5?
FirstRate5 ® is an easy-to-use interactive tool with a graphic user interface that enables designers and thermal performance assessors to generate energy ratings for a home by tracing over floor plans.
Where can I get training in FirstRate5 software?
Participants who successfully complete this course will establish their status as a professional FirstRate5 user… Education In Building is proud to be a leading Nationally Registered Training Organisation offering training in the NatHERS accredited FirstRate5 Software.
What do you mean by piracy of software?
What is software piracy? Software piracy is the unauthorized downloading, copying, use, or distribution of software. Downloading and using software without paying for it is a common tactic of pirated software users.
Is there an expiry date for FirstRate5?
In order to encourage users to upgrade to the current version of FirstRate5, a process is required. FirstRate5 used to contain an expiry a date in the software after which the software ceased to function. However, this approach did not allow access to legacy versions of the software.