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The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.

This checklist is NOT the Australian Standard; it is an interpretation and is not intended to replace it.

This document has been prepared by icare HBCF: Insurance and Care NSW (icare) provides services in the administration of the Home Building Compensation Fund for the NSW Self Insurance Corporation.

The material in this document is to provide guidance to icare distributors, builders, and builder advisors as a key reference source for applying for and maintaining eligibility under the Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF).

Policy of insurance.