Queensland Homes Go Green
Source: Queensland. Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning. Media Release
"All new houses in Queensland will be required to achieve a minimum 5 stars (out of 10) energy equivalent rating from today under new sustainable housing regulations.
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas said the 5-star rating—which will also apply to major renovations where possible—is just one of several new mandatory regulations covering house design and construction, and energy and water fixtures and fittings.
“If we want to build a greener future for Queensland, the change has to start at home,” said Mr Lucas. “One of our targets under the Towards Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland program is to cut the State’s carbon footprint by a third and these measures will reduce the amount of electricity we use. The current minimum rating will be increased to 5 stars instead of the current 3.5 to 4. This rating applies to the building shell: roof, walls, windows and floors."