NABERS has unveiled the appointment of the Chartered Institution of Building
Services Engineers (CIBSE) as the new administrator for NABERS UK.
Ruth Carter, Chief Executive of CIBSE, expressed enthusiasm about the
partnership, stating, “We are
delighted that CIBSE is now overseeing the administration of NABERS UK.
“This strategic move aligns with our
commitment to advancing energy efficiency in the built environment. NABERS UK
plays a crucial role in bridging the performance gap and enhancing
transparency. We are excited to contribute to the continued success and impact
of NABERS UK.”
CIBSE, renowned for its leadership in energy efficiency and decarbonisation
within the UK building sector, brings extensive experience in certification,
standards development and industry engagement to its new role as NABERS UK
scheme administrator. The transition from BRE (Building Research Establishment)
to CIBSE administration is expected to be seamless, with both organisations
collaborating closely to support the scheme's growth.
Carlos Flores, Director of NABERS, echoed the excitement, emphasising
CIBSE's distinguished history in building sustainability and certification: “We are thrilled to announce CIBSE as the new NABERS
UK Scheme Administrator. CIBSE has an illustrious history of leadership in
building sustainability and decarbonisation, and an unmatched track record in
certification and the development of technical standards. Buildings in the UK
can and should lead the world in tackling the climate crisis, and we are
excited about the role NABERS UK can play with an organisation of CIBSE’s
calibre at the helm.”
Launched in 2020 through a partnership between key UK industry organisations
and NABERS Australia, NABERS UK aims to enhance energy efficiency in commercial
buildings by measuring and verifying actual in-use energy performance. The
scheme has garnered significant industry support, with nearly 150 office
buildings setting NABERS UK Design for Performance targets.
Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO of the Better Buildings Partnership, hailed the
partnership, emphasising the importance of bridging the performance gap and
verifying energy performance in commercial buildings.
Details regarding the transition to CIBSE as the new scheme administrator
will be communicated in the following weeks. Additionally, a public launch
event is scheduled for 30th April 2024, inviting NABERS UK
participants and building sustainability practitioners to register and learn
more about the scheme's future direction. Registration for the event can be
completed HERE.
If you have further questions or need more information, please visit https://go.cibse.org/NABERS
