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Energy Efficiency in New Houses and Additions
An energy efficient home is one which incorporates common sense design principles that makes the building efficient in terms of, reducing the need for expensive heating and cooling appliances/equipment, reducing appliance running costs and therefore energy bills and reducing energy related greenhouse gas emissions without compromising on comfort. In fact, an energy efficient home is generally more comfortable, easier to maintain and costs no more to build than a conventional home.
New dwellings and additions effective from 1 July 2003 are required to comply with the Energy Efficiency provisions in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). These mandatory energy efficiency requirements will result in changes in the way in which houses are designed and constructed and have application to buildings which are artificially heated and cooled to ensure that the buildings and services are energy efficient.
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Energy Efficiency Web Links
- Greensmart is a voluntary government/building industry initiative to look for ways in which new houses can be designed, constructed and maintained in a more environmentally responsible way. The project is being led nationally by the Housing Industry Association and looks at such diverse details as minimising building construction waste, garden design and building materials, components and construction methods for houses. Look for a Greensmart Builder. Visit www.greensmart.com.au
- Looking to save money on Energy Efficient household equipment and appliances. Check out the Star Rating and how much you could save. Visit www.greenhouse.gov.au/community_household.html
- The NSW Government has a great site which looks at energy efficiency across many topics including buildings, appliances and products, landscaping and helpful hints to reduce energy consumption www.energysmart.com.au