BESS Assessments and Reports
BESS stands for the Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard and, similar to Basix in NSW.
BESS Assessments and Reports
What BESS Assessments and Reports
BESS stands for the Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard and, similar to Basix in NSW, is a Victoria based assessment tool for ensuring that an acceptable amount environmentally sustainable design features are incorporated into residential and commercial developments. Following the assessment, a development will receive a rating out of 100 with a minimum rating of 50 required.
The BESS assessment will consider the following:
Following the assessment, the Green Rate consultant preparing the report will suggest cost effective, realistic sustainability features to ensure that the proposed development meet all regulatory requirements.
Why and when do I need a BESS Assessments and Report?
In Victoria, local Councils have planning instruments that require a variety of factors to be considered before approval can be granted for a development application.
The requirement for a Bess Assessment and Report is triggered when a development application is submitted and is normally formally requested by a Request for Information issued by Council, usually as a component of either a Sustainable Design Assessment or Sustainable Management Plan.
How do I get a BESS Assessment and Report completed
Once the town planning drawings have been prepared and shared, the Green Rate Team will review and provide a detailed quotation. Once approved, the Green Rate Team will begin the assessment utilizing the following steps:
Why does getting a good quality BESS Assessment and Report matter
Ensuring the correct sustainability features are incorporated into the development is critical to guaranteeing a cost effective, environmentally friendly development that will provide a comfortable and health living space for years to come.
The sustainability commitments made within the BESS Assessment can have a huge impact on the development in the following areas:
The Green Rate Difference
The Green Rate Team take a ‘boots on the ground’ approach when assessing any development. Extensive industry experience combined with constantly researching new building practices, products and local regulations, we ensure that our assessments are not just written to pass Council review, but to be a useable, realistic and cost effective plan for building a sustainable development.
