Ephe is a team of accredited Home Scorecard and residential energy efficiency professionals.
We connect householders, renters, real estate agents and investors to assessors to discover unbiased findings with a focus on our customer’s goals.
Ephe has assisted government bodies in developing the energy rating program and continues support within the network of assessors.
Image: Cal Forsyth, pictured left, presenting to an audience at Sustainable House day, covering “Electrifying Your Home, Getting Off Gas”.
View a preview of our most recent presentation on our YouTube Channel.
Home Scorecard
The residential Efficiency Scorecard has been developed by the Victorian Government and is now endorsed by the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) and is available for use across the whole of Australia.
The Scorecard is an in-person inspection of your home’s building fabric and fixed appliances and is used to establish comfort levels and generate an energy star rating.
VEU Rebates are automatically applied at the Booking stage.
Some areas may attract a travel fee.
If you live in outer zones, please contact us to see when we’ll be in your area next to save on travel costs.
Consultation
Introduction to the program with consideration of your goals.
Certificate
Official document that may be used for rebates and incentives.
Report
Detailed list of findings with advice on improvements and suppliers.
Organizational collaboration
Ephe’s Cal Forsyth (right), pictured with Dan Cowdell (left) of Geelong Sustainability. Trusted assessors for Green Light, completing Home Scorecard assessments in the Greater Geelong region.
Allow us to assist in delivering large government roll-outs in residential efficiency certification and upgrades.
Ephe is also collaborating with the following businesses, organizations and not-for-profits:
Draught Proofing
Air leakage contributes up to 25% of thermal loss during Winter in Victoria. Sealing all areas of infiltration is often the most cost effective and noticeable upgrade you can make to improve the comfort levels of your home.
Ephe is equipped to assess, quote and complete draught proofing within your home. We provide a list of priorities to ensure healthy ventilation is maintained, while areas of uncontrollable infiltration are eliminated.
Areas of expertise:
External doors and windows
Zoning internal doors to unconditioned zones
Ceiling, wall and floor vents
Concealed gaps and plumbing penetrations
Evaporative cooler vent covers
Exhaust fan upgrades and DraftStoppa installation.
Comprehensive Audit, Report and Quote:
Flat rate: $152.00*
*Audit and Report fee is deducted if works proceed
Thermal loss
Allow your building fabric to maintain comfortable temperatures.
Infiltration
Seal hidden areas of in going and outgoing airflow.
Comfort
Improve hot and cold weather comfort ratings.
Additional services
Our team members come from a diverse background in building, construction and energy efficiency. Please inquire about the following additional services on offer:
- Draught proofing
- Weather sealing
- Air leakage
- NatHERS Certification
- NatHERS Whole of Home
- Thermographic Imaging
Householders
Discover areas of improvement and ensure your plans reflect an improvement in energy efficiency.
Real estate agents
Increase the marketability of your listings with a certified energy star rating.
Tenants
Increase the comfort levels of your rental and reduce your energy costs.
Landlords
Improve the efficiency of your investment and achieve improved marketability.