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Feb 21, 2019
1 min

Energy standards for new homes are set to rise in 2022.

On February 1, COAG Energy Ministers made a commitment to lift energy ratings for new homes to 6.5 or 7 stars. The changes are due to come into effect in the National Construction Code in 2022. They are outlined in the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings, a national plan towards zero-energy (and carbon) ready buildings passed by the Ministers on February 1. Donna Luckman, CEO of Renew, said the organisation was pleased with the decision: “This a good step on the road to impro

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NatHERS Explained

Department of the Environment and Energy

Nov 16, 2018
4 min

NatHERS Explained

Have you ever wondered why some houses are warm in winter when the heater isn’t on? Or how the same house stays cool in summer, without the need for an air-conditioner? The design of your home, from the building materials and layout, to the positioning of windows and shading, affect how well the home responds to the climate where it is located, how comfortable the home is to live in, and the amount of money you spend on heating and cooling. All new Australian homes, or those

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Dimitri Harakidas

Nov 16, 2017
3 min

BASIX - New Homes & Apartment Buildings - NSW

BASIX - New Homes & Apartment Buildings - NSW All new houses and apartment buildings are required to have a BASIX certificate completed as part of development applications. The BASIX tool has three segments; Water, Thermal Comfort and Energy. Water efficiency - nominally a reduction of water consumption by a minimum of 40% compared to a standard house (house without any water saving measures) for new houses/townhouses and by 30% compared to a standard apartment for apartmen

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