EnergyMate Help
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Can I use EnergyMate even though I'm not a builder?
Absolutely! EnergyMate is designed to be very easy to use. If you've been able to draw your own plans for application to council, then you can use EnergyMate!
Can EnergyMate be used for extensions?
Yes. The energy requirements apply to extensions as well as new dwellings. EnergyMate can handle all types of buildings.
There are 2 approaches to meeting the energy requirements for extensions:
First of all, treat the extension as a standalone building area and try to comply in that way. This is the quickest and easiest way of complying if your extension doesn't have too much glazing.
If your extension has too much glazing (and so, too much energy gain/loss for the building area), then you will have to enter details for the rest of the house. If doing this, enter the habitable floor area for each existing room as 0 since you can't change the existing windows to comply.
How do I purchase EnergyMate?
EnergyMate is FREE for a single project.
If you would like to be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously additional credits can be purchased.
How long do credits last?
Additional credits last for 12 months. After 12 months your account will revert to free status - allowing only a single project.
How many projects can I create?
You can create as many projects as you have credits. Free accounts have a single credit.
What does finalising a project do?
Finalising a project removes the draft label from the report and prevents any further changes. Finalising a project is only possible if the project complies, so you can't accidentally complete a non-compliant project.
Can I save a project to my computer?
Yes. Once finalised, simply generate the report and save it to your computer. You could then delete the project from EnergyMate to clear out old projects from your project list.
What is a building area?
EnergyMate works by dividing the building into areas. Areas are distinguished by having different properties, for example different floor, wall or roof materials.
What is an external floor?
External floors
The energy requirements are concerned with energy leaving a building, therefore they do not cover internal floors which are between storeys of a building.