Funding for NSW organisations to train and accredit Home Energy Ratings Assessors and data collectors

Overview

The program aims to:

• increase the number of trained and accredited Home Energy Rating assessors and data collectors in NSW
• support more businesses to offer Home Energy Rating services
• improve access to Home Energy Rating services across metropolitan, regional and rural NSW
• reduce financial and practical barriers to training and accreditation
• build long-term workforce capacity to meet future demand for Home Energy Ratings
• improve understanding of workforce needs to inform future training and workforce development initiatives.

The grant is targeted to eligible NSW businesses and organisations operating in the property and built-environment sectors, including:

• existing assessor businesses
• sustainability consultancies
• building inspection businesses
• energy-efficiency and retrofit providers
• other property-related businesses.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• operate in NSW in the property or built-environment sectors and already undertake site visits to residential properties
• hold a current Australian business number (ABN)
• be legally recognised entity, financially solvent and capable of entering into a legally binding funding agreement
• deliver activities in NSW that directly and exclusively benefit NSW residents
• be an organisation that employs, engages, franchises, contracts or supports workers that are available to complete the approved training and accreditation pathways.