NABERS UK Energy for Offices ratings, certified by CIBSE and administered through its wholly owned subsidiary CIBSE Certification, can now be used to prove projects meet the operational energy requirements of the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS), as defined in Annex C of the Standard.
Since taking on the role of NABERS UK administrator in 2024, CIBSE has worked closely with NABERS and the Better Buildings Partnership to drive the decarbonisation of buildings through the rapidly expanding NABERS UK Energy for Offices scheme.
CIBSE Certification and UKNZCBS have collaborated to ensure NABERS UK-certified ratings align with the operational requirements of the Standard. A 4.5-star NABERS UK Energy for Offices certification may now be used to demonstrate compliance with UKNZCBS operational energy requirements for existing offices.
The recognition highlights the scheme’s growing influence in driving sustainable, low carbon office buildings across the UK. NABERS UK requires 12 months of metered energy data, which means it aligns with the UKNZCBS’s requirement for ‘real life’ reporting.
For more information on NABERS UK Energy for Offices ratings, visit: NABERS UK