Brumby Government Initiatives to Green Victorian Homes
Source: Victoria. Minister for Planning. Media Release
"The Brumby Government is leading the way in launching new energy efficiency laws for home alterations and relocations which will help reduce Victorian households’ greenhouse gas emissions. Planning Minister Justin Madden has announced 5 Star standards for home renovations and relocations which came into effect in the Building Code of Australia on 1 May, 2008. “The new energy efficiency laws are important as an anticipated 40,000 homes are renovated, extended or relocated each year,” Mr Madden said. “As we face the reality of climate change, 5 Star energy rating for renovations and relocated homes are crucial as households account for a third of Victoria’s energy use. The new energy efficiency laws for the building fabric of home alterations will further reduce greenhouse gas emissions while delivering greater comfort and lower energy costs to Victorians.”