Reduce your energy

From a global standpoint, the  International Energy Agency identified a need for buildings to improve energy intensity by 30 to 50% per square metre to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.  

We recommend getting a NABERS energy rating. It’s a great way to learn how your office’s energy use compares to other similar offices and what you can do about it. You’ll get a rating from 1 to 6 stars.

As a CitySwitch member, you can get 50% off the standard certification fee charged by NABERS for obtaining a tenancy or whole building rating. 

  1. Webinar

    Introduction to NABERS

    Learn about NABERS ratings and hear from business member, EML, about their experience. Recorded in June 2022.

  2. Guide

    Creating an energy efficient office

    A guide to reducing energy in your office, including quick wins, beyond the quick wins and planning for the future.

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  3. Webinar

    Reduce your office energy

    Learn how to reduce energy in your office. This session focuses on lighting, HVAC and office equipment. Published June 2024.

  4. Report

    Energy efficiency business case template

    This template is designed to help you develop a winning business case for energy efficiency improvements.

    Download DOCX

  5. Tool

    Energy savings calculator

    This easy-to-use worksheet will help you calculate your organisation's energy emissions. The calculator guides you through understanding your current energy use, how much it would cost to make upgrades, and how much energy you could save.

    This tool is designed to be used in conjunction with the Creating an Energy Efficient Office guide.

    Download XLSX

  6. Special offer

    NABERS voucher

    As a CitySwitch member, you can get 50% off the standard certification fee charged by NABERS for obtaining a tenancy or whole building rating.

    If you're a program member, be sure to check your assessor submits your voucher when they lodge your application. 

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  7. Guide

    Briefing paper: Navigating a dynamic energy landscape

    This briefing paper produced by the Energy Efficiency Council captures the energy landscape for office-based businesses.

    It provides guidance on identifying energy management opportunities and cutting your energy costs.

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  8. Guide

    Electrification resource pack for asset and facility managers

    This suite of resources helps asset and facility managers develop and introduce plans to remove natural gas from buildings. Find a process flow chart along with business case guidelines, a feasibility study tool, space heating flow chart and more.

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  9. Webinar

    NABERS Co-assess

    Did you know that you can save money on your NABERS tenancy energy rating by using the NABERS co-assess process to rate your tenancy at the same time as your landlord rates the base building?

    This webinar features presentations from NABERS, Charter Hall and CBRE. It was recorded in November 2023.