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At the turn of this century many of us in the building design industry were still babes in the environmental woods. Over a decade later and the world has changed. Today we have many tools and rules that help us assess and stay on the environmental track for our new residential and commercial buildings. But there is a hole in the environmental market – older buildings!
Residents in the Cities of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Manningham, Melbourne, Moreland, Whittlesea, Yarra and Nillumbik Shire Council are now being offered the opportunity to become involved in a new program called Delivering Clean Energy Solutions (DCES).
The program is a community bulk buy program offering energy efficient, high quality and cost effective clean energy solutions to homes.
The program is aimed at facilitating the purchase, installation and commissioning of solar panels and solar hot water systems for 1,000 homes across northern metropolitan Melbourne.
DCES is managed by the Moreland Energy Foundation in partnership with the participating councils, and Yarra Energy Foundation and is supported by the Victorian Government Sustainability Fund, managed by Sustainability Victoria.
For more information about the program visit here.
The 2011 Building Code of Australia introduced higher star ratings for class 1 and 2 buildings. From May 1st 2011, all new homes, home renovations, alterations and additions must achieve the following standards:
Detached Houses and Townhouses (BCA Class 1):
6 star energy rating
Apartments (BCA Class 2):
Buildings must achieve an average rating of 6 stars with a minimum 5 star rating for any apartment.
If you are intending to build, renovate or extend your home or re-locate an existing home after May 1st 2011, the design of your new home, extension or renovation will need to take account of the new 6 Star Standard.
For further detailed information click the link to the Building Commission Practice note Introduction of 6 star.
Please contact our experienced team of assessors if you require any information in relation to these energy rating requirements.
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