The Latest Breaking News from Energy Efficiency

New homes built in many parts of Australia will soon need to meet stricter accessibility and energy efficiency requirements, a move that builders say will make construction prices soar.

It submits proposal to BEE to recognise them as Designated Consumers under PAT scheme

From going down the secondhand route to energy efficiency grants, there are ways to cut costs as prices of materials soar

The PAT scheme is a program launched by the BEE to reduce energy consumption and promote enhanced energy efficiency among specific energy intensive industries in the country.

A seven-star energy efficiency rating and minimum accessibility standards will be required in all new homes built in Canberra.

Australia's building ministers have agreed to boost minimum energy efficiency standards from six to seven stars for new constructions, starting next year.

Efficiency standards and increased accessibility for Australian housing have been agreed to at meeting of building ministers in Sydney

High levels of poverty and poor home energy efficiency make Burnley’s inflation rate 11.5%

In the Aboriginal town camp of Hidden Valley, power is in short supply. But plans are underway to secure electricity for residents through solar panels.

Exclusive: State and territory building ministers to meet on Friday amid fierce debate about when and how new regime should begin

Cold weather and rising energy costs, combined with poor-quality housing, have left many renters struggling to keep warm this winter. The Cold and Costly report released this week by Better Renting shows how cold, mouldy homes and high energy bills take a toll on the physical and mental health of…