The software program for the Australian House Energy Rating Scheme. AccuRate is the 2nd Generation of Residential Energy Rating Software for Australia from CSIRO.
As a result of the new Building Code of Australia and the AccuRate modelling software, new residential buildings in Australia will be more energy efficient. This means, for example, a reduction in electricity consumption by new buildings compared to previous designs. With electricity production in Australia predominantly from coal burning, the reduced consumption will mean reduced emission of greenhouse gases in Australia.
You can now use AccuRate to model far more complex buildings than was possible with any first generation rating software. Unlike older generation software, you can now take advantage of up to fifty thermal zones in your building, any number of which can be conditioned. AccuRate also incorporates vastly improved natural ventilation and sky lighting models.
Are you ahead of the curve, using new building materials? AccuRate can accommodate you, as it comes complete with a vast library of standard constructions as well the ability for you to enter your own. You can be assured of the accuracy of your results as AccuRate has gone through the rigorous verification of BESTest, the industry standard for building energy simulation.
Features
- Greatly improved natural ventilation modeling
- Accounts for the effect of ceiling fans
- User-definable and modifiable constructions
- Extensive window library
- Improved modeling of sub-floor spaces and roof spaces
- Greatly improved skylight modeling
- Up to 50 zones can be specified, any of which can be conditioned
- Improved treatment of attached dwellings (e.g. apartments)
- The reference energy simulation tool for Australia
By utilising AccuRate during building design, industry can create more energy efficient buildings and thus reduce the impact of Australia’s built environment on its natural environment.
AccuRate is the standard against which all new Australian residential building energy simulators are judged and verified.
For more information go to www.hearne.com.au/products/accurate