The Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) is a score applied to dwellings in the
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), known as the Federal Capital Territory until 1938, is an internal States and territories of Australia, territory of Australia. Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is situated within the territory, an ...
. It ranges from zero to six system– the higher the number of stars, the better. This is mandatory for all dwellings offered for sale in the ACT.
The term can also refer to a rating given to household goods sold in the EU. The rating shown on a
label
A label (as distinct from signage) is a piece of paper, plastic film, cloth, metal, or other material affixed to a container or product. Labels are most often affixed to packaging and containers using an adhesive, or sewing when affix ...
displayed at the point of sale.
It is also a term relating to EU directive 2002/91/EC by which the energy efficiency of all buildings in England and Wales have to be stated when the building is sold as part of the
Energy Performance Certificate.
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References
External links
ACT Planning and Land Authority- Energy efficiency for house sales
EU Directive 2002/91/EC- Directive 2002/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on the energy performance of buildings
Energy Rating Label Manufacturer
Energy conservation in Australia
Building energy rating
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