The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the nation’s Building Ministers’ decision to lift the energy efficiency standard of new homes to seven (7) stars, while urging states and territories to maintain a consistent transition to new standards.
The National Construction Code 2022 (NCC 2022), including final analysis from the ABCB on proposed improvements to residential energy efficiency provisions, was considered by Australian building ministers last week (Friday – 26 August 2022).
The agreed changes to the NCC 2022 represent the first significant adjustment to energy standards in a decade.
“It is great, that after years of work and advocacy on this matter, Ministers have made the commitment to improve the efficiency of all new homes built in Australia,” Mr Morrison said.
“Lifting the energy rating from 6 to 7 stars has the potential to slash the average household energy bill by up to $576 a year, so for homeowners and renters alike, a 7-star home means big savings, as well as higher levels of comfort,” he said.
The Minsters agreed to adopt a minimum standard of 7 stars for all new builds, and the introduction of a ‘whole-of-home’ budget approach to managing the energy use of fixed appliances including heating and cooling, hot water, lighting, and pool and spa pumps.
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