Stronger energy standards to help with energy bills, health & resilience

Commitment to stronger residential energy standards

In the midst of agreements on national reforms to address the cladding crisis and improve the fire and structural safety of buildings, decision makers at the recent Building Ministers’ Forum also reached another significant milestone  – one that could set Australian homes on a path towards lower energy bills, reduced strain on the electricity network and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

On 18 July, national, state and territory building ministers agreed to develop stronger minimum energy standards for new houses and apartments.