FACT SHEETS & VIDEOS

Energy Efficiency and residential building - How changes to regulation will impact on certifying authorities and the ethics of assessment.

State and Federal Government is committed to a course of increasing the energy efficiency of residential dwellings in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimise energy use in the home.

Adapted from an article written for TABS, the journal for The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

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Policy, regulation and energy efficiency assessments

Policy, regulation and energy efficiency assessments - an introduction to the current state of play and changes to the requirements for energy efficiency and what planners and the certifying authorities need to know - achieving compliance while reducing liability.

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Featured Article: Banking on a Green Home

Download article “Banking on a Green Home” (Sanctuary Magazine, Issue 12)

Sanctuary's guide to energy ratings and mandatory disclosure;
or Why the smart money is going green.

Published in Sanctuary magazine, reprinted with permission

Introduction to the Client System

If you have an account you can log in to the client system at clients.sustainabilityhouse.com.au

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Roborater Service

Download the Roborater Fact Sheet (PDF 2.8MB)

Roborater allows one design to be assessed in several climate zones, orientations, with numerous combinations of improvements. The service is perfect for project builders and product research as it allows us to take one design and modify it slightly thousands of times to achieve desired results.

Sustainability House founder Jim Woolcock explains about the benefits of the service.

6 Star Energy Rating Requirements

Download the 6 Star Fact Sheet (PDF 2.8MB)

6 Star House Energy Rating requirements are coming - find out what you need to know. Download our 6 Star Fact Sheet or click read more” to get information and tips about the new requirements.

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