7 Star Homes Program

Last updated: 23 September 2021
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The 7 Star Homes program works with businesses and individuals across the building and construction supply chain to increase capability and capacity for delivering energy-efficient homes.

With proposed changes to the National Construction Code forecast for 2022, the 7 Star Homes program accelerates the transition to 7-star homes by:

  • offering financial rebates to assist with upgrade costs
  • providing training so that individuals and businesses have the skills and capabilities required to deliver more energy-efficient homes.
Stream A: Rebates
Collaborate with us to build up to four 7-star homes.
Stream B: Training
Online training resources for builders, designers and assessors to go from 6-star to 7-star homes.
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About the program

Sustainability Victoria’s 7 Star Homes program is a $2.19 million project as part of the 2020-21 State Budget measure Clean Energy Transition Initiatives. The program builds capability and capacity within the residential building market in preparedness for an increase to minimum energy-efficiency standards.

Building on the success and learnings of the Zero Net Carbon Homes pilot program, 7 Star Homes supports builders and land developers to bring market leading, energy-efficient homes to consumers. These homes are designed on the principle that a great home design can reduce the amount of energy required to keep a home comfortable with little or no additional construction cost.