❓ WA Parliament Question on Notice regarding energy efficiency in housing, including existing housing, rental properties, and mandatory energy disclosure. The government outlines current initiatives and future considerations.
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HOUSING — ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(1) Recognising that new housing is required to meet energy efficiency standards, what measures is the government implementing to increase the energy efficiency of existing housing? (2) What incentives can the government make available to encourage improvements in the energy efficiency of rental housing? (3) Is the minister aware of research that shows that since the Australian Capital Territory introduced mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market, in 1999, houses with higher energy efficiency ratings have commanded higher prices? (4) Does the government intend to introduce mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market in Western Australia; and, if so, when? That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER
(1) Recognising that new housing is required to meet energy efficiency standards, what measures is the government implementing to increase the energy efficiency of existing housing? (2) What incentives can the government make available to encourage improvements in the energy efficiency of rental housing? (3) Is the minister aware of research that shows that since the Australian Capital Territory introduced mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market, in 1999, houses with higher energy efficiency ratings have commanded higher prices? (4) Does the government intend to introduce mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market in Western Australia; and, if so, when? That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(2) What incentives can the government make available to encourage improvements in the energy efficiency of rental housing? (3) Is the minister aware of research that shows that since the Australian Capital Territory introduced mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market, in 1999, houses with higher energy efficiency ratings have commanded higher prices? (4) Does the government intend to introduce mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market in Western Australia; and, if so, when? That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(3) Is the minister aware of research that shows that since the Australian Capital Territory introduced mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market, in 1999, houses with higher energy efficiency ratings have commanded higher prices? (4) Does the government intend to introduce mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market in Western Australia; and, if so, when? That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(4) Does the government intend to introduce mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market in Western Australia; and, if so, when? That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(2) What incentives can the government make available to encourage improvements in the energy efficiency of rental housing? (3) Is the minister aware of research that shows that since the Australian Capital Territory introduced mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market, in 1999, houses with higher energy efficiency ratings have commanded higher prices? (4) Does the government intend to introduce mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market in Western Australia; and, if so, when? That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(3) Is the minister aware of research that shows that since the Australian Capital Territory introduced mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market, in 1999, houses with higher energy efficiency ratings have commanded higher prices? (4) Does the government intend to introduce mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market in Western Australia; and, if so, when? That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(4) Does the government intend to introduce mandatory energy disclosure for all houses on the market in Western Australia; and, if so, when? That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
That was originally addressed to the Minister for Commerce. Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(1) The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency, which the Western Australian government is implementing, provides for a range of relevant measures, including setting minimum energy efficiency standards for water heating, air conditioning, and major household appliances. The government encourages homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of water heating through the solar water heating subsidy scheme, which offers rebates towards the cost of gas-boosted solar water heating. The hardship efficiency program provides household energy efficiency assessments and education on ways to save energy for people found to be in financial hardship. The program also provides for minor retrofits, such as low-flow showerheads and energy-efficient light bulbs, and for the replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models. In addition, the government is working with other jurisdictions on a proposal that is looking at phasing in the mandatory disclosure of energy, greenhouse and water performance of residential buildings at the time of sale or lease. The government will consider any further energy efficiency measures in the context of the strategic energy initiative. (2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(2) The government is leading by example by initiating a project to improve the energy efficiency of water heating in public housing. The project will also look at other energy efficiency measures for public housing. The government’s Switch the Future campaign aims to assist all householders, including those in rental properties, to be more efficient in their homes. Eligible householders living in rental properties can also access assistance measures under the hardship efficiency program. (3) The Office of Energy, which represents Western Australia in the development of national energy efficiency policy for housing, is aware of this research. (4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
(4) As mentioned, the government is working with other jurisdictions to develop a proposal for phasing in the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy efficiency. The government will make a decision on its introduction once the policy proposal has been fully developed and the costs and benefits have been assessed. It is expected the decision will be made towards the end of 2012.
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