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Energy Efficiency & GH Intensive HW Systems Consultation Forums
Consultation Forums: Energy Efficiency & Greenhouse Intensive Hot Water Systems
Changes will be made to the 2010 Building Code of Australia (BCA) to increase the energy efficiency of new buildings, fulfilling a COAG commitment. Minimum requirements for residential buildings will rise from five stars to six stars.
Implementation of the new commercial building standards will commence in May 2010, and the States and Territories have undertaken to implement the new residential standards no later than May 2011. Energy Efficiency Forums will run 10am - 12 noon.
Greenhouse Intensive Hot Water Systems
The Australian and state and territory governments are working together to phase-out greenhouse intensive hot water systems, commencing during 2010. Almost half of Australian households have electric hot water systems. This phase-out will result in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of almost 30 million tonnes over the ten years from 2010-2020. Click here for more information. Greenhouse Intensive Hot Water Systems Forums willrun 1pm - 3pm.
Consultation forums will be held around Australia to assist stakeholders to finalise submissions:
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10 Feb 2010
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CANBERRA
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DEWHA Offices, 5 Farrell Pl, Civic
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11 Feb 2010
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SYDNEY
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Medina Grand Sydney, 511 Kent St
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12 Feb 2010
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MELBOURNE
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Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders St
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15 Feb 2010
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BRISBANE
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Hotel Grand Chancellor, 23 Leichardt St
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18 Feb 2010
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PERTH
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WA Office of Energy, Gvr Stirling Tower, 197 St Georges Tce
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19 Feb 2010
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ADELAIDE
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Allegra Hotel, 55 Waymouth St
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If you plan to attend, please email the GEMS Legislation Team one week prior to the particular forum: gems@environment.gov.au
Click here to view Australian Building Codes Board Media Release 22January2010 BCA 2010 Revised Energy Efficiency Provisions
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