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Residential Efficiency Scorecard

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On this page, find:
  • What is the Residential Efficiency Scorecard?
  • How can Scorecard help me?
  • Why get a Scorecard assessment?
  • What can I expect from a YESS Scorecard assessment?
  • Register your Interest
  • What Our Customers Have to Say
  • Get in touch to find out more

What is the Residential Efficiency Scorecard?

“Scorecard is a national energy rating program for existing homes, the first of its kind in Australia. Scorecard rates your home’s energy efficiency and comfort and provides tailored upgrade information.”

Source: Residential Efficiency Scorecard.

Scorecard is government-designed and operated and offers a robust, high-quality approach to improving your home’s energy efficiency. We use the Scorecard software as an evidence-based framework to help you identify and prioritise larger efficiency upgrades such as insulation, heating, or air conditioning.

Photo of a living room with a Residential Efficiency Scorecard report on the right side

How can Scorecard help me?

Diagram of the different part of the house covered in a residential efficiency scorecard assessment
Source: Residential Efficiency Scorecard.

What is covered:

Scorecard rates the thermal shell and fixed appliances of your home and helps you identify where your opportunities and priorities are to help improve comfort, energy cost, and sustainability.

Thermal shell – areas where heat is gained in summer and lost in winter.

This covers:
– Ceiling Insulation
– Wall material and insulation
– Floor material and insulation
– Air leakage: draughts, chimneys, etc.
– Windows: size, orientation, glass type
– Window coverings: internal curtains/blinds, external blinds & shading

Fixed appliances – major items that contribute to your energy costs in some way.

This covers:
– Built-in heating and cooling appliances
– Hot water system and any showers
– Pools & outdoor spas
– Lighting
– Solar panels

What is not covered:

Minor and/or non-permanent appliances, including

– Cookers/microwaves
– Whitegoods e.g. fridges, laundry appliances
– Televisions, electronics, IT equipment
– Any other household appliances

Occupants of the home & their behaviours


If you’d like an assessment that covers any of these areas, consider having a Home Energy Assessment.

Why get a Scorecard assessment?

Diagram explaining the different reasons to benefit from a residential efficiency scorecard
Source: Residential Efficiency Scorecard.

If you’re asking…

“Where should I start with upgrading my home for efficiency?”

“What are the best ways to keep my home comfortable in winter/summer?”

“What efficiency upgrades are the best bang for my buck?”

Then Scorecard might be a good option for you.

To stay comfortable in your homeTo plan renovationsTo reduce your energy costsTo inform home-buying decisionsTo add value when selling your homeTo build your home right the first time

Is your home too hot in summer or too cold in winter? A Scorecard assessment can help you figure out what your home needs to maintain the perfect temperature while minimising your heating and cooling bills.

A Scorecard assessment will help you plan, prioritise, and make educated decisions about the impact of your next renovation on your home’s energy efficiency.

If you are looking to reduce your energy bills or optimise your energy consumption, a Scorecard assessment can help you identify and prioritise opportunities to increase the energy efficiency of your home.

Get to know the energy efficiency of your new home before you decide. A Scorecard assessment can help you to compare the energy efficiency of homes before you buy.

Energy efficiency can be a key selling point when putting your property on the market. A Scorecard assessment can help you back up your home’s energy credentials.

Get it right from the start. A Scorecard assessment can help you to pick things while planning your build that will have a big impact in the energy efficiency of your new home.


What can I expect from a YESS Scorecard assessment?

Diagram explaining the residential efficiency scorecard process
Source: Residential Efficiency Scorecard.

The Process

1. Contact YESS for a chat and quote

We will speak to you about what you need from an assessment and narrow down the right assessment type for you.
We will send you a quote to accept before starting any work so there are no hidden costs or nasty surprises.

2. Book your site visit

We will schedule a time that’s convenient for you for an accredited assessor to visit your home.
Before your appointment, please ensure that we can access each area in the house, and secure any dogs or other hazards.

3. What to expect on the day

In general, a Scorecard assessment takes between 1.5 to 2.5 hours. This may be longer or shorter depending on the size & complexity of your home. Your assessor will generally:

  • Speak with you about your priorities, needs and wants, any upgrade ideas you’re already tossing up, and your goals for the assessment.
  • We ask that you read and sign a privacy statement before collecting any information or photographs.
    • None of your personal belongings or information is ever included in photos – this is enforced for all accredited assessors.
    • For more information about privacy and Scorecard, click here.
  • Visit each room in the home to take measurements, collect data, and photograph key building features or appliances.
  • Discuss any preliminary findings & recommendations with you at the end of data collection.
  • Explain what information is shown on the Scorecard certificate and what it means for your home.

4. Receiving your Scorecard Certificate and assessment report

For most Scorecard assessments, you can expect to receive your final certificate and assessment report within 3-5 business days. We also send you an invoice at this time – there is no need to pay on the day!

In addition to your Scorecard Certificate, YESS provides a tailored report to each customer. Your report will be personalised to you and contain advice & recommendations to help guide improvements to your home’s thermal shell & fixed appliances. If you raise any particular questions or concerns with your assessor during your home visit, those will also be addressed in the report.

We have also produced a detailed Energy Efficiency Guide for Adelaide householders that we provide for free with each Scorecard assessment. This guide is packed with helpful information on what to look out for during upgrades, local providers we recommend, info on government rebates & subsidies, and plenty of other helpful resources.

Source: Residential Efficiency Scorecard.

5. The rest of your journey

Your Scorecard experience doesn’t have to be one-and-done!
Our expert assessors are available to help you with extra pointers and guidance months or years down the track as you carry out upgrades.

We can also link you in with SA Government rebates and subsidies to ease the cost of upgrades. YESS can provide assistance with the following upgrades through the SA REPS program:

Subsidised Air Conditioning

Appliance Rebates

LED Lighting Upgrades

Fridge Recycling

Hot Water Systems

Ceiling Insulation

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What Our Customers Have to Say

The Scorecard Assessment
Process Has Been Incredibly Helpful For Us

“In our first six months in our 1970’s home in the Adelaide foothills, it had felt difficult to keep warm and was generating us some pretty massive power bills. I had a range of ideas regarding improvements I thought we should make but was at a loss as to what to do first. My internet searches eventually led me to YESS.

Our knowledgeable and courteous assessor Alex conducted a thorough assessment and provided a report packed with advice in addition to the Scorecard. The report highlighted a number of changes we hadn’t thought of making and explained how they would be effective in improving our home’s efficiency. The report also helped us to more effectively prioritise those modifications we were already considering, such as re-insulating the roof and installing external blinds. Alex has also been very obliging in answering follow-up questions as I seek quotes for modifications. I think the knowledge gained through this process will serve us very well for years to come.”

Clare

Get in touch to find out more

We’re here to help – any questions, please get in touch!

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