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New BASIX Target Changes as off July 1st 2017 that will impact all residential developments in NSW. Read on for more information...

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

Energy efficient homes There are 3 million homes in New South Wales that use around 18,500 gigawatt hours of electricity a year, or 27 per c

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