February 8, 2019
Update to the HStar (HERS) Portal released
A major update to the HStar (HERS) Portal has been released. Key improvements in HStar v2.0 include: Redesign of Portal…
December 13, 2018
Chenath v3.21 update
A new Chenath engine (currently assigned version 3.21) is planned for release in 2019 which includes the following potential updates…
December 12, 2018
Thermostat Settings and Occupant Behavioural Settings Expert Group
The 2nd Generation NatHERS software integrated a multi-zone ventilation model for natural ventilation, a model for occupant thermal comfort and…
December 12, 2018
Zero energy home of the future – open for business
Net zero energy homes of the future entered the housing market in October 2018 with the opening of a display…
December 12, 2018
Grid-Connected Net Zero Energy Houses vs Off-Grid Housing in Australia
Background With the observed rapid decline in PV prices and a similar trend for battery storage in recent years, there…
December 12, 2018
Next Australian Residential Energy Rating Conference
After the success of the First Australian Residential Energy Rating conference in May this year, CSIRO is already planning a…
December 11, 2018
Data Insights – Are we sacrificing our windows for greater energy efficiency?
Windows are essential for allowing in natural daylight and providing views to the outside world. However, windows can be a…
December 11, 2018
IREE 2019 Conference
The second Improving Residential Energy Efficiency (IREE) conference is to be held in Brisbane on the 15-16 April, 2019. Following…
