5 STAR PLUS STAGE 2 - IMPLEMENTATION POSTPONED

With the calling of the state election and the government assuming a caretaker role, it is not possible to confirm the implementation details and date of Stage 2 until after the election.

A Building Note has been circulated on the status of 5 Star Plus, Stage 2. It can be viewed here.

5 STAR PLUS - What Is It?

The Western Australian Government is committed to addressing the challenge of climate change and has introduced a range of initiatives including measures to ensure that new houses built in Western Australia after 1 September 2007 meet minimum standards for energy and water efficiency.

In May 2006, Western Australia introduced the 5 Star building standards to minimise energy use in the heating and cooling of homes. Known as 5 Star, the provisions encourage better design in new homes resulting in environmental benefits such as reduced energy consumption and real savings in heating and cooling.

Now the State Government has gone further and introduced 5 Star Plus – that builds on the energy efficiencies of 5 Star and adds the benefits of water reduction measures for homes right across the State.

5 Star Plus is based around two new building codes, the Water Use in Houses Code and the Energy Use in Houses Code which help to improve the water and energy efficiency of new homes.

YOUR HOME RENOVATORS GUIDE - Free Copy Available

The Your Home Renovators Guide is a single publication that takes you step-by-step through the renovation process. It is designed to enable the homeowner, Designer/Architect and Builder to consider questions of appropriate design and materials. It will also help make your renovation cost effective and sustainable by maximising energy and water efficiency, which in turn reduces running costs, greenhouse emissions and your impact on the environment.

For your FREE copy, go to: www.yourhome.gov.au and click on Your Home Renovators Guide.