Energy
Energy resources are regulated in the ACT by the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate.
Visit Environment.act.gov.au.
Electricity and gas retailer and distribution regulation
The Australian Energy Regulator and the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission regulate electricity and gas retailers operating in the ACT.
This includes Evoenergy, which owns and operates the electricity and gas distribution network.
Rebates, assistance and incentives
The ACT Government supports households, businesses and community groups to reduce energy use and carbon emissions, and to increase our community’s resilience to climate change.
Access financial support and incentives, as well as other programs and resources on the Everyday Climate Choices website.
Building conveyancing enquiries
Buyers can request information about a property such as whether there was any unapproved building work or whether the property was an ex-government house.
You can also request:
- copies of certificates of occupancy
- survey certificates
- approved building plans
- any notices issued in relation to the property.
For commercial properties you can also request an index sheet and survey plan.
Use the Building Conveyancing Enquiries and Energy Rating Package Application form.
Request a building conveyancing and energy rating package
Energy efficiency ratings
If you’re about to sell a property you live in or that has been occupied or rented to tenants, you need to disclose the property’s current level of energy performance to prospective purchasers.
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NATHERS) provides the energy efficiency requirements for residential properties.
Visit the NATHERS website.
You will need to employ an accredited energy assessor to provide you with an EER statement.
View a list of licensed building assessors.
Submit an energy efficiency rating statement
Once the property is assessed, the assessor must submit a copy of the rating and detail the methodology they used to Access Canberra.
Read about energy rating methodology on the Build, buy, renovate website.
You can submit a statement at the Mitchell Building Services Centre.
Submitting an EER statement incurs a fee. To pay, use the EER Submission Fee form.