As of 16 April, all Victorian residents can now access the services offered by the Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard. The Scorecard is a voluntary tool for rating home energy efficiency. Residents are able to contact a private assessor through the Scorecard website. Onsite data is collected by the assessor and a star rating is calculated on the spot. Residents also receive information on the performance of key efficiency elements in the home and on how the home will perform in hot conditions. They are also provided with information on how to improve the rating of the home. The tool is available for new and existing homes.

Key efficiency elements examined by assessors include the construction of the property, fixed appliances and features such as solar PV. Assessors are accredited and supported by the Victorian Government to ensure that data and calculations are robust.

More information here.