Building or renovating a home for energy efficiency

Last updated: 11 October 2021
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With a little thought and preparation a sustainable approach to building your dream home or renovating your existing home is entirely possible.

7 Star Homes Program
The 7 Star Homes program is working with businesses and individuals across the building and construction supply chain to increase capability and capacity for delivering energy-efficient homes.
Renovate a home for energy efficiency
Information and advice to help ensure your renovations result in energy efficiencies.
Build a home for energy efficiency
All new homes, home renovations, alterations and additions need to comply with the 6-star standard in the National Construction Code.
Key principles of energy-efficient design
From home orientation to lighting, and everything in between, refer to this for principles and features to know and consider when building a home.
Questions to ask your builder
Have more empowered conversations with your builder about energy-efficient design and ensure you're getting a comfortable, healthy and cost-saving home.