A new energy rating system could help thousands more New Zealand businesses cut their bills.

The NABERS rating system measures how efficiently a building uses energy, allowing owners and tenants to compare performance with similar properties, and track improvements.

The assessment was only available for offices, but has now expanded to shops, warehouses and cold stores.

NZ Green Building Council Chief Executive Andrew Eagles told Andrew Dickens it's shown significant savings across the ditch.

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A new energy rating system could help thousands more New Zealand businesses cut their bills.
The NABERS rating system measures how efficiently a building uses energy, allowing owners and tenants to compare performance with similar properties, and track improvements.
The assessment was only available for offices, but has now expanded to shops, warehouses and cold stores.
NZ Green Building Council Chief Executive Andrew Eagles told Andrew Dickens it's shown significant savings across the ditch.
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Andrew Eagles: NZ Green Building Council Chief Executive on new energy rating system

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