Tougher seven-star energy efficiency standards for new Australian homes set to be approved
by Peter Hannam from Environment | The Guardian on (#62VWB)
Exclusive: State and territory building ministers to meet on Friday amid fierce debate about when and how new regime should begin
New Australian homes could have to comply with tougher energy performance standards within a year, with ministers set to agree to boost the required rating from six to seven stars.
That could cut the thermal energy use of homes by about 25%, experts say. But there's fierce debate about when and how the new regime should begin.
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