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"A long-awaited increase in energy-efficiency requirements for new homes is
part of revised Australian construction standards taking effect on May 1. All
new homes must achieve a minimum 7-star whole-of-home energy rating from
October, following a six-month transition period.
It’s a crucial step in responding to the climate crisis and decarbonising
Australian society. It will also make our homes more affordable and comfortable
to live in, and improve our health and wellbeing.
These regulations affect the roughly 150,000 new homes built each year across
Australia. But what about the other 10.8 million homes we’re already living in?
Any transition towards a low-carbon future must include big improvements to
existing housing. Housing accounts for around 24% of overall electricity use
and 12% of carbon emissions in Australia.
As a nation we spend at least as much on renovations and retrofits as on
building new housing. Upgrading the energy performance of existing homes should
get at least as much attention as new homes to help make the transition to
low-carbon living."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
