We need a 'lemon law' to make all the homes we buy and rent more energy-efficient
- Written by: Trivess Moore, Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
ShutterstockA long-awaited increase in energy-efficiency requirements for new homes is part of revised Australian construction standards taking effect on May 1. All new homes must achieve a minimum 7-star whole-of-home energy rating from October, following a six-month transition period.
It’s a crucial step in responding to the climate crisis...
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