SUSTAINABILITY
NEW sustainable building energy standards have come into effect in NSW, promising home buyers and businesses lower energy bills and developers and...
The new sustainable building (BASIX) energy standards in NSW come after extensive government engagement with the building sector and...
With the new changes including: - Raising thermal performance standards up to 7 stars as defined by the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)
- Increasing emission reduction requirements by 7 to 11% – depending on location and dwelling type; and
- Introducing mandatory assessment and reporting of building material emissions for every new home.
“The new BASIX standard is the very least we can do to produce modern houses equipped to withstand heat and cold,” Paul Scully, minister for...
“In a national first, the SEPP also introduces new sustainability measures, including new energy and water standards, for non-residential development like...
These changes to the Building Sustainability Index – which was introduced in 2004 and last increased in 2017 – aim to improve the energy and...
“New homes built from 1 October onwards stand to save an average of almost $17,000 in energy bills over the lifetime of a standard 25-year home loan,” added Scully...
“Builders can use a wide range of options to meet the new standards – they can install more insulation, improve the performance and location of windows...
The new standards will cut thermal energy use by at least 20%, saving homeowners on power bills and making homes more comfortable throughout the...
“These increased BASIX standards provide benefits for young families, who could otherwise get trapped with a home that has a west-facing bedroom that...
New homes already under contract before 1 October would be exempt from new sustainable building (BASIX) standards until 30 June 2024...
“Western Sydney was the hottest place on earth on some days last summer. The changes required are frankly the least needed to provide decent modern homes,” concluded Scully.