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Passive houses grow in popularity as homebuyers look for energy efficiency, low environmental impact

With its $60,000 double-glazed windows, this home will be one of Australia's newest passive houses, maintaining a temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius.

ABC News

Initiatives taken by Andhra Pradesh appreciated at Bureau of Energy Efficiency international conference

Delegates impressed by measures adopted in housing scheme

The Hindu

UK homes among worst in Europe for energy efficiency, say experts calling for insulation plan

Liz Truss’s government faces ‘even more’ difficult position in winter 2023 without plan to fix leaky homes

The Independent UK

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UK must insulate homes or face a worse energy crisis in 2023, say experts

Cutting heat loss from houses will be more effective in the long term than subsidising bills, according to analysis

The Guardian - UK

Full list of energy-saving rules facing the public sector as Taoiseach issues health warning ahead of winter months

The Reduce Your Use energy efficiency campaign was designed to target reductions in energy use and includes reductions in usage

Irish Mirror

Cabinet approves measures to cut energy use in Ireland's public sector buildings

It is hoped the Autumn Reduce Your Use energy efficiency campaign will deliver savings of 5%-10% overall and 15% in buildings

Irish Mirror

Double down on ending gas dependence to curb bills, PM urged

Senior advisers say the Government needs to focus on improving insulation in millions of homes and provide advice to the public on saving energy.

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Energy efficiency requirements for new homes will rise in October next year, but building a 7-star home doesn't have to break the bank

Energy efficiency requirements for new homes will increase in October next year, but design choices like north-facing windows can help lessen the cost.

ABC News

Welsh Government plans would take 135 years to insulate every fuel poor household in Wales" says Lib Dems

The party said it would set aside £1.75bn to insulate and introduce green upgrades to homes in Wales

Birmingham Post

Comment: ‘As energy bills soar, swapping a city flat for a draughty cottage no longer seems the smartest move’

Home buyers are now unlikely to consider any new-build that doesn’t have the highest energy efficiency rating as the cost of living crisis really takes hold.

Evening Standard

Draught-proofing, double glazing, curtains: Ways to make your home more energy efficient and save money

Emma Lynas was excited when she bought her home, but the price for environmental upgrades was sky high. What cost-effective changes can people make to make their homes more efficient?

ABC News

Energy inefficient households will pay £750 extra compared to those with good efficiency

October's energy price cap will rise will see an increase in bills for everyone - but this price hike will be £750 a year more for households with low efficiency ratings

Wales Online

Energy inefficient homes facing £750 higher bill compared to those with good efficiency

October's energy price cap will rise will see an increase in bills for everyone - but this price hike will be £750 a year more for households with low efficiency ratings

Daily Mirror

Low-efficiency homes ‘to cost owners £700 extra in energy bills’

‘The UK’s housing stock is among the least energy-efficient in Europe,’ industry expert says

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Home energy efficiency improvements ‘plummet at worst possible time’

Analysis by Labour found that installations fell by more than 50% in the first half of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021.

ABC News

National construction code changes to add thousands of dollars to cost of new homes, builders say

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.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: SECM identifies 85 new industrial units as having potential to save energy

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

The Guardian - UK

Five ways to save money on DIY jobs

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

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The Hindu

AP-SECM identifies 228 industrial units as having potential to become DCs under PAT scheme

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.

The Canberra Times

Govt increasing minimum energy efficiency standards on new homes in Canberra

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

AAP

Seven-star energy ratings to be mandated

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

The Guardian - AU

Improved accessibility and seven-star energy efficiency standards approved for new homes

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

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s going to hit everyone’: warning from town with highest inflation in England

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

ABC News

Solar solutions could be the key to climate-proofing homes in Aboriginal town camps

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.

The Guardian - AU

Tougher seven-star energy efficiency standards for new Australian homes set to be approved

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

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