The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s proposal to massively expand the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) program.
Recognised as world leading, the program leverages the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) and requires office buildings over 1000 square metres to monitor and disclose their energy performance.

Australia needs a targeted and coordinated effort to retrofit the millions of existing homes. This report presents the foundational research that will underpin an effort to engage private finance to begin by retrofitting over one million Australian homes for thermal and energy efficiency. The scheme aims to retrofit homes so that they can support Australia’s current and future comfort and energy needs and facilitate the transition to renewable energy.

A very interesting article on retro-fitting insulation in your home.

Special thanks to www.sanctuary.renew.org.au

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