All new dwellings, extensions/renovations and relocated homes must comply with the minimum standard for energy efficiency.
Council Building Legislation requires an Energy Efficiency Assessment to be prepared in order to demonstrate to local councils that the proposed dwellings meet the standards of the Building Code of Australia. This result of the Energy Efficiency Assessment in a final Energy Efficiency Rating.
With the move to sustainable building design, government is increasingly legislating for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions with the goal of utilizing energy more efficiently
Energy Efficient Buildings
An energy efficient home is a building which provides a high level of thermal comfort without an over reliance on artificial heating and cooling.
With passive solar design, a powerful technique for achieving year round comfort, you can achieve a sustainable home which is cool in summer and warm in winter.
Construction
The physical properties of the structure and its insulation, effects the thermal performance of the building. The insulating properties of the building envelope determines the rate of heat flow between building and the environment. A high percentage of heat also transfers through glazing, but this can be minimized with correct placement, size and shading.
When building plans are assessed and do not meet the minimum requirements for energy efficiency, we will advise solutions and recommendations for the dwelling to pass the energy efficiency assessment requirement. We will look at glazing, insulation, shading and ventilation.
"Our aim is to provide independent and affordable Energy Efficiency Assessments ensuring compliance with current standards and regulations. We do this through mutual relationships with clients and personnel in the building industry. We have earned trust and respect through our commitment to first class service"
. . . . . . . . Paul Patane (Assessing Manager)
