Energy efficient buildings
The energy used by our buildings accounts for approximately 20 per cent of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, split fairly evenly between homes and commercial buildings.
Our work on buildings is all being done as part of a landmark agreement to expand and accelerate energy efficiency efforts between Australian, state and territory governments in July 2009.
National Strategy on Energy Efficiency
This $88 million National Strategy on Energy Efficiency builds on the existing resources and financial support available to improve our homes and workplaces.
- Download the National Strategy on Energy Efficiency - COAG, July 2009
To transform the energy efficiency of our buildings, Australian, state and territory governments have agreed to:
- Improve the efficiency of new buildings and major renovations by increasing the energy efficiency requirements in the 2010 update of the Building Code of Australia - www.abcb.gov.au;
- Provide information to the housing market by requiring Australian homes to provide energy, water and greenhouse performance information to buyers and renters, starting with energy efficiency in 2011;
- Require owners of commercial office buildings and government buildings to provide energy efficiency information to interested buyers and tenants, starting in the second half of 2010;
- Collect comprehensive information on how energy efficient Australian homes and commercial buildings are now to help inform future policy,
- Develop a framework to deliver national consistency in how building energy efficiency is assessed and rated and for reviewing and setting stronger minimum energy efficiency standards for new and existing homes and commercial buildings over time;
- Improve the energy efficiency of the appliances and equipment used to fit out our buildings - www.livinggreener.gov.au/be-informed/saving-energy; and
- Offer financial support and information resources to homes and commercial buildings.
All building energy efficiency policies are subject to consultation and a detailed assessment of the impact of proposed regulations.
Latest news
Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Disclosure
Energy efficiency disclosure is part of a broad package of measures to make buildings more efficient being delivered under the Council of Australian Governments' National Strategy on Energy Efficiency.
Energy efficiency disclosure
Media release
Living Greener
Find out how to save energy, water and reduce waste
www.livinggreener.gov.au
Smart Grid, Smart City
National Energy Efficiency Initiative Grant Guidelines
Smart Grid, Smart City
National Strategy on Energy Efficiency
National Strategy on Energy Efficiency
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COAG communique
COAG, July 2009