Victorian Rental Energy Audit

A Rental Energy Audit is an independent assessment of a rental property's energy performance, thermal comfort characteristics and upgrade opportunities.

Unlike a standard building inspection, a Rental Energy Audit focuses on how the property performs from an energy efficiency perspective.

The assessment helps identify:

✅ Areas of heat loss

✅ Insulation deficiencies

✅ Draught and air leakage issues

✅ Heating and cooling performance

✅ Opportunities for electrification

✅ Future upgrade requirements

✅ Potential compliance risks

A Rental Energy Audit may include:

Assessment of the property's thermal performance and identification of areas where heat is being lost or gained.

Review of existing ceiling insulation levels and potential opportunities for improvement.

Review of existing systems and future upgrade considerations.

Review of system type, condition and electrification opportunities.

Identification of common leakage pathways around doors, windows and other building elements.

Assessment of current gas appliances and opportunities for transitioning to efficient electric alternatives.

Following the assessment, landlords receive a report outlining:

• Current performance observations
• Areas requiring attention
• Upgrade recommendations
• Potential compliance risks
• Upgrade priorities
• Electrification opportunities
• Long-term improvement strategies

The objective is not simply to identify problems, but to provide a practical roadmap for future investment.

Many landlords wait until compliance becomes mandatory before investigating their options.

However, a proactive approach can provide several benefits:

• Improved tenant comfort
• Reduced energy costs
• Better long-term asset planning
• Improved property performance
• Reduced likelihood of urgent upgrade costs

Understanding the current condition and performance of a property allows landlords to make informed decisions rather than reacting when compliance obligations arise.

Geokal Services provides Rental Energy Audits throughout Victoria.

Our assessments combine building performance expertise, Existing Home NatHERS assessments, airtghtness testing and practical upgrade planning to help landlords and property managers understand:

• Current building performance
• Future compliance considerations
• Electrification opportunities
• Upgrade priorities
• Long-term investment requirements

Whether you manage a single rental property or an entire portfolio, a Rental Energy Audit can provide valuable information to support future planning and decision-making.