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Improving the energy efficiency of Australia's office buildings

We provide energy efficiency rating information to prospective purchasers and lessees of large commercial office space.

Read more about the CBD program

 

 Latest news & events

Upcoming Tenancy Lighting Training for Assessors

Tenancy lighting training in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane during the first half of 2013 to align with NABERS training.

Increase in Fees from 1 July 2013

CBD fee increase from 1 July 2013 for exemption and accreditation as a CBD assessor.

Building a better website for CBD

Entry points and landing pads geared towards the main user groups. Increased Building Energy Efficiency Register functionality. Simpler CBD Program forms.

CitySwitch NABERS Energy Grant program

City of Sydney funding offer to assist with managing office energy.

NABERS Data Centre Ratings Tools launch

The new system will provide managers with a benchmark of energy efficiency and allow for informed decisions on upgrading facilities and equipment.

 Did you know?

During the first year of full disclosure:

  • Close to 900 buildings across Australia were covered by a Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC)
  • Over 11 million square metres of office space were assessed for their energy efficiency
  • Over half of the buildings with more than one BEEC recorded a decrease in their total emissions

For more information see the statistics page.