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October 01, 2023 is the BIG day!
What is NatHERS Whole of Home? NatHERS now includes a new Whole of Home rating that measures the energy use of the whole home including...
Dimitri Harakidas
May 9, 20232 min read
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Green home loans for 7- star energy efficient homes
7 Star NatHERS for cheaper home loans. We will make sure you qualify for this opportunity. See how at aenec.com.au
Dimitri Harakidas
Jan 16, 20203 min read
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Energy standards for new homes are set to rise in 2022.
On February 1, COAG Energy Ministers made a commitment to lift energy ratings for new homes to 6.5 or 7 stars. The changes are due to...
Renew
Feb 21, 20191 min read
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NatHERS Explained
Have you ever wondered why some houses are warm in winter when the heater isn’t on? Or how the same house stays cool in summer, without...
Department of the Environment and Energy
Nov 16, 20184 min read
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New BASIX Rules - A challenge?
1. An obvious one, however cannot be omitted. Window area to wall area ratio need to be kept in check. For standard constructions used, if
Dimitri Harakidas
May 7, 20182 min read
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BASIX - New Homes & Apartment Buildings - NSW
BASIX - New Homes & Apartment Buildings - NSW All new houses and apartment buildings are required to have a BASIX certificate completed...
Dimitri Harakidas
Nov 16, 20173 min read
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New BASIX Targets
BASIX New Targets As BASIX new targets have been rolled out since July the 1st 2017, the nature of our work has changes quite a lot, as...
Dimitri Harakidas
Nov 7, 20172 min read
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BASIX Target Changes
New BASIX Target Changes as off July 1st 2017 that will impact all residential developments in NSW. Read on for more information...
NSW Government
May 28, 20171 min read
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Industry Updates
Increasing of house energy rating industry involvement in combating climate change.
Dimitri Harakidas
Mar 29, 20171 min read
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GAS instantaneous hot water system VS ELECTRIC instantaneous hot water system. Which is the GREENER
The BASIX system assesses both of the above and when calculations are done, provides with the overall energy consumption score of the...
Dimitri Harakidas
Feb 16, 20172 min read
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Build / Renovate for increased Sustainability - Part 3
Shading. Awnings, eaves, louvers, blinds are all types of shading applied to walls and windows. Eaves play a significant role in the passive
Dimitri Harakidas
Jan 30, 20172 min read
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Build / Renovate for increased Sustainability - Part 2
Another key aspect is the insulation. Generally speaking ceiling insulation followed by wall insulation are the key factors for improving en
Dimitri Harakidas
Jan 23, 20172 min read
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A new plan to save NSW energy and money
Energy efficient homes
There are 3 million homes in New South Wales that use around 18,500 gigawatt hours of electricity a year, or 27 per c
NSW Government
Jan 8, 20172 min read
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What Windows are the BEST Choice ?!
Since a house is built for a few decades in mind, running costs as well as the environmental impact of the building should be a major consid
Dimitri Harakidas
Nov 10, 20162 min read
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Build / Renovate for increased Sustainability - Part 1
We live in an environment that hardly one aspect of a decision has effect only on this aspect and no other aspects at the same time. It is m
Dimitri Harakidas
Oct 23, 20162 min read
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