From May 1st, The 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) will require all new Australian houses and apartments to meet a minimum energy efficiency rating of 7 stars under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). This update will support industry and homeowners to design beyond minimum standards and achieve zero energy (and carbon) ready homes,…
Read Moreget ready to reach seven stars with us.
From May 1st 2023, The 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) will require all new Australian houses and apartments to meet a minimum energy efficiency rating of 7 stars under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). This update will support industry and homeowners to design beyond minimum standards and achieve zero energy (and carbon) ready…
Read MoreTop tips on how to future-proof your home and increase its value
In 2022, post covid pandemic, Australia hit peak building activity, with thousands of new homes under construction. However, experts have raised concerns they are already out of date, with new homes lacking features that future-proof them from pandemics, climate change and remote working or to simply increase their value down the track. Australians have long…
Read MoreWhat is Whole of Home?
Whole of Home is a new rating system that measures the energy use of the whole home including its appliances, solar panels and batteries. This rating system will be in addition to the current NatHERS star rating assessment. The Whole of Home assessment is the biggest update to the building code for over 30 years.…
Read MoreSimple tips on how to upgrade your new home design to a 7 star energy rating.
As you may already be aware from our previous blog posts, across the industry, the National Construction Code (NCC) and NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating System) will be upgrading from 6 stars to a 7 star minimum on all new home builds. Understandably, you may have concerns as to how this will impact your upcoming build…
Read More7 fundamentals of building a sustainably designed home.
When it comes to choosing a home design or creating your own, there are a few fundamental rules that are essential for creating a home that’s sustainable. Not only is it going to create better quality home living, it will reduce your energy bills and not to mention the reduction of your carbon footprint. Orientation,…
Read MoreEnergy Rating: the journey.
It is now more important than ever to make the most of the consultation process with your Sustainability Consultant and ensure your house design reaches the required NAThers 7 star minimum energy efficiency rating. Step 1. Get the experts in energy rating involved. Send house plans for energy rating assessment to our Belco Group Sustainability…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the new 7 star minimum energy efficiency rating.
From May 1st 2023, The 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) will require all new Australian houses and apartments to meet a minimum energy efficiency rating of 7 stars under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). This update will support industry and homeowners to design beyond minimum standards and achieve zero energy (and carbon) ready…
Read More7 tips for a 7 star energy efficiency rated home.
Be an early bird. The first step is to get your Belco Group energy rating assessor involved early in the design process. Our accredited assessors are extensively trained to improve ratings and provide options to get to 7 stars and beyond. Orientate your home to 7 stars. We will help you design your home for…
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