ENERGY REPORTS

BASIX Certificates

Ensure your project meets BASIX requirements with EnergyLab’s fast and accurate BASIX Certificates. We help NSW builders and designers achieve water and greenhouse gas reductions for sustainable residential developments. Contact us today for expert compliance solutions.

What is a BASIX assessment?

A BASIX assessment measures your proposed development for sustainability against BASIX targets
based on the NSW home benchmark average.

BASIX sets water and greenhouse gas reduction targets relative to the NSW average benchmark for per person potable water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions within a residential application.

BASIX reduces water and energy consumption in homes across NSW. These environmental outcomes also provide a long term financial saving for the homeowner and a valuable contribution to the sustainable future of NSW communities.

Navigating BASIX compliance in NSW

The BASIX and Thermal Performance Protocol requirements in NSW are evolving, making compliance more complex for builders and designers.

Register for our online portal to submit projects, track progress, and access your BASIX reports instantly. Simplify the process and stay in control

FAQs

  • A BASIX Certificate ensures new residential developments in NSW meet water and greenhouse gas reduction targets. It’s a mandatory requirement for building approval to promote sustainable, energy-efficient housing.

  • BASIX applies to all new residential developments, including single dwellings, multi-unit buildings, renovations costing $50,000 or more, and swimming pools/spas with a capacity over 40,000 litres.

  • While BASIX assesses water and energy reductions, NatHERS software is typically used to calculate heating and cooling loads. Combining both ensures the most cost-effective compliance pathway for energy efficiency.

  • To complete a BASIX assessment, you’ll need building plans, details about the site orientation, roof, walls, glazing, insulation, water fixtures, and proposed energy-saving measures like solar panels or rainwater tanks.

  • With all required information, Energy Lab provides fast turnaround times, often within 1-2 business days, ensuring your project stays on track for approval.

  • BASIX reduces water and energy consumption, resulting in lower utility costs for homeowners while contributing to a sustainable future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions across NSW communities.