❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the potential implementation of BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) in Western Australia, including cost-benefit analysis, consultation plans, and target determination. The government indicates progress in assessing BASIX and preparing for a decision.
AnsweredQoN 1236Legislative Assembly
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(b) has the State Government completed a regulatory impact statement that indicates what the estimated average energy and water savings per dwelling would be compared to compliance costs if BASIX is implemented; (c) will the State Government consult with the housing industry and the wider community before implementing BASIX targets; (d) when will BASIX be implemented; and (e) how will the energy and water savings targets be determined?
(c) will the State Government consult with the housing industry and the wider community before implementing BASIX targets; (d) when will BASIX be implemented; and (e) how will the energy and water savings targets be determined?
(d) when will BASIX be implemented; and (e) how will the energy and water savings targets be determined?
(e) how will the energy and water savings targets be determined?
(c) will the State Government consult with the housing industry and the wider community before implementing BASIX targets; (d) when will BASIX be implemented; and (e) how will the energy and water savings targets be determined?
(d) when will BASIX be implemented; and (e) how will the energy and water savings targets be determined?
(e) how will the energy and water savings targets be determined?
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Answered
1 August 2006
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
47 days
(1) The State Sustainability Strategy recommended the Government prepare a sustainability checklist and that BASIX should be investigated for this purpose. This work is now well advanced and a decision will be made by the end of this year as to whether to introduce BASIX as a mandatory scheme. (a) DPI is currently undertaking its own assessment of the performance of BASIX to deliver energy and water savings. We are expecting a report of the NSW results in the coming months. (b) An economic analysis of cost/benefit has been completed by Pracsys. This demonstrates occupants of BASIX compliant dwellings will achieve substantial savings. A copy of this report is available on CD. A regulatory impact statement is being prepared as the Government decision-making process. (c) Yes. (d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(a) DPI is currently undertaking its own assessment of the performance of BASIX to deliver energy and water savings. We are expecting a report of the NSW results in the coming months. (b) An economic analysis of cost/benefit has been completed by Pracsys. This demonstrates occupants of BASIX compliant dwellings will achieve substantial savings. A copy of this report is available on CD. A regulatory impact statement is being prepared as the Government decision-making process. (c) Yes. (d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(b) An economic analysis of cost/benefit has been completed by Pracsys. This demonstrates occupants of BASIX compliant dwellings will achieve substantial savings. A copy of this report is available on CD. A regulatory impact statement is being prepared as the Government decision-making process. (c) Yes. (d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(c) Yes. (d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(2) n/a
(a) DPI is currently undertaking its own assessment of the performance of BASIX to deliver energy and water savings. We are expecting a report of the NSW results in the coming months. (b) An economic analysis of cost/benefit has been completed by Pracsys. This demonstrates occupants of BASIX compliant dwellings will achieve substantial savings. A copy of this report is available on CD. A regulatory impact statement is being prepared as the Government decision-making process. (c) Yes. (d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(b) An economic analysis of cost/benefit has been completed by Pracsys. This demonstrates occupants of BASIX compliant dwellings will achieve substantial savings. A copy of this report is available on CD. A regulatory impact statement is being prepared as the Government decision-making process. (c) Yes. (d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(c) Yes. (d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(d-e) see answer (a) above. (2) n/a
(2) n/a
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