NABERS & Bueno Analytics: A Proven Partnership for Building Performance
As the world pushes towards net zero emissions, the built environment is under pressure to reduce energy consumption, improve operational efficiency, and prove sustainability claims with real, measurable data. NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) is the gold standard in performance-based building ratings, providing credible, independent verification of energy efficiency across commercial real estate.
For over a decade, Bueno Analytics has been at the forefront of NABERS optimisation, helping building owners, managers, and tenants achieve, maintain, and improve NABERS ratings. Our platform offers AI-driven energy monitoring, fault detection, and NABERS-specific tracking tools, ensuring that our clients meet and exceed NABERS performance targets across Australia, the UK, and beyond.
Why NABERS Matters to Building Owners, Managers & Tenants
What is NABERS?
NABERS is a performance-based sustainability rating system that measures the actual operational energy consumption of buildings, rather than just theoretical efficiency. Unlike design-stage certifications, NABERS provides a real-world benchmark for:
- Energy efficiency (electricity, gas, and renewables)
- Water consumption
- Indoor environment quality (IEQ)
- Waste management
By offering a star rating from 1 to 6, NABERS helps asset owners and managers understand, improve, and showcase their sustainability credentials, driving higher property values, tenant demand, and operational cost savings.ergy use, even minor leaks can escalate operational costs and jeopardise sustainability targets.
How NABERS Benefits Building Owners & Managers
1. Provides a Clear, Trusted Energy Benchmark
- NABERS is an independent, government-backed rating, making it a highly credible energy performance standard.
- Unlike EPCs (which estimate theoretical energy use), NABERS is based on real operational energy data, ensuring greater transparency in reporting.
2. Increases Asset Value & Attracts Green Investment
- High NABERS ratings correlate with premium property valuations as investors seek verifiable ESG performance.
- NABERS ratings are now integrated into GRESB, CRREM, and SFDR reporting frameworks, making them critical for global real estate funds.
3. Helps Meet Regulatory & Compliance Requirements
- In Australia, NABERS Energy ratings are mandatory for commercial buildings over 1,000 sqm.
- In the UK, NABERS UK is gaining momentum, with major landlords already adopting it as a best practice standard.
- In New Zealand, All Government leases require minimum of 4 Stars, and all new build have a minimum of 5 Stars.
- Future regulations are expected to enforce NABERS disclosure for more building types, meaning early adopters will stay ahead of compliance requirements.
4. Reduces Energy Costs & Carbon Emissions
- Buildings improving from a 3-star to a 5-star NABERS rating can reduce energy costs by up to 50%.
- NABERS provides a structured pathway for continuous efficiency gains, helping buildings cut operating expenses and emissions.
5. Enhances Tenant Demand & Green Leasing
- More corporate tenants are requesting NABERS-rated spaces, making it essential for leasing strategies.
- High NABERS scores align with occupier ESG targets, increasing tenant retention and leasing appeal.
How Different NABERS Ratings Are Used
NABERS Energy – The most widely used rating, measuring actual operational energy efficiency.
NABERS Water – Tracks water efficiency, helping buildings reduce consumption and costs.
NABERS Indoor Environment (IEQ) – Measures air quality, temperature, and noise, ensuring tenant comfort.
NABERS Waste – Assesses waste management strategies, encouraging sustainable operations.
NABERS Renewable Energy Indicator – Introduced in 2023, tracking the percentage of renewable energy used in a building.
By leveraging NABERS ratings across these areas, building owners can demonstrate ESG leadership, reduce costs, and stay ahead of investor expectations. industries where refrigeration operates 24/7 and must maintain strict temperature controls.
How Bueno Helps Buildings Achieve High NABERS Ratings
Bueno Analytics is a trusted partner for buildings aiming to achieve, maintain, and improve NABERS ratings globally. Our platform provides the data intelligence, automation, and predictive insights needed to ensure buildings operate at peak efficiency.
1. NABERS Performance Tracking & Benchmarking
- Our NABERS Tracker monitors energy performance in near real-time, ensuring that buildings stay on track for their target rating.
- Continuous benchmarking against industry averages helps asset owners understand their building’s position in the market.
2. AI-Driven Fault Detection & Energy Optimisation
- Bueno’s Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) identifies hidden energy waste in HVAC, lighting, and metering systems.
- Automated alerts notify building managers of performance drift, ensuring rapid resolution before inefficiencies impact NABERS scores.
3. Data Health & Compliance Readiness
- NABERS assessments require clean, structured, and accurate metered data—Bueno ensures that all BMS, sub-metering, and IoT data is validated and assessment-ready.
- Our platform detects missing telemetry, incorrect readings, and anomalies, preventing rating delays or inaccurate assessments.
4. Design for Performance (DfP) & Warranty Period Optimisation
- For new developments, Bueno helps align buildings with NABERS Design for Performance (DfP) targets, ensuring energy-efficient operations from day one.
- Our platform supports post-occupancy commissioning, Defects Liability Period (DLP) monitoring, and long-term performance validation.
5. Enabling Long-Term NABERS Rating Improvement
- Bueno’s AI-driven insights continuously refine building operations, ensuring NABERS ratings stay high and improve over time.
- Predictive energy management strategies help buildings proactively reduce consumption, lower costs, and increase sustainability credentials.
Why Bueno is the Market Leader in NABERS Optimisation
With over a decade of experience in NABERS performance enhancement, Bueno has helped some of the world’s largest commercial portfolios achieve market-leading ratings. Our AI-powered platform, deep industry expertise, and NABERS-specific analytics make us the go-to solution for landlords, developers, and tenants looking to optimise their buildings for NABERS success.
Why Clients Trust Bueno for NABERS Performance
Proven NABERS Success – Over 10 years of driving NABERS rating improvements across Australia, the UK, and beyond.
Seamless Data Integration – Works with all major energy metering, BMS, and IoT systems, ensuring NABERS-ready data.
Continuous Optimisation – Uses AI-powered insights to eliminate energy waste, detect faults, and improve operational efficiency.
Real-Time NABERS Tracking – Our NABERS Tracker provides ongoing performance monitoring, preventing unexpected rating drops.
Supports NABERS Design for Performance (DfP) – Ensures new builds and major refurbishments meet NABERS UK and NABERS Australia targets.that refrigeration systems meet compliance standards in the US, UK, and beyond.
Why chose Bueno as your NABERS partner
NABERS is a critical tool for decarbonising commercial real estate, providing a trusted, measurable benchmark for energy efficiency. As NABERS adoption expands globally, Bueno Analytics is ensuring that building owners, operators, and tenants stay ahead of performance expectations, reduce costs, and drive long-term sustainability.
For organisations aiming to improve their NABERS ratings and future-proof their assets, Bueno is the ultimate partner—delivering cutting-edge analytics, automation, and optimisation tools to ensure buildings operate at peak efficiency, year after year.hospitality industry, Bueno’s innovative platform is your key to optimised refrigeration management.
Contact Bueno today to learn more about how we can help you on your NABERS journey and support your sustainability journey.
