Energy Efficiency
New Energy Efficiency Requirements from 1 May 2010
The Northern Territory Government recently announced that new energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in the Northern Territory will begin on 1 May 2010.
The provisions will require new houses to achieve a 5 Star Energy Efficiency Rating, and new flats and caretaker accommodation (Class 2 and 4 buildings) to achieve a 3.5 Star Rating.
A building note explaining the requirements was released on 5 May 2010.
Glazing Calculators
The ABCB provides on-line glazing calculators to assist in carry out energy efficiency assessments. Access the calculators here.
Peer Review
Due to the small pool of experts and the low number of referrals likely, it would be difficult to introduce a peer review system specifically for the NT. In recognition of this, the NT Government has reached an agreement with the Queensland Government allowing NT designers to access the Queensland peer review system.
Information on how to become a member of the peer review panel is available from the Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning along with a guide to using the system to obtain a review.
BAS Awareness Sessions
Building Advisory Services recently held a series of awareness sessions in Darwin, Alice Springs & Tennant Creek and the power point presentation can be viewed here.