❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding energy-saving initiatives in public housing, including insulation programs, costs, and future plans. The response details current programs, costs, and future compliance with energy efficiency standards.
AnsweredQoN 3024Legislative Assembly
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I refer to energy-saving initiatives in Western Australian public housing, and ask:
(a) does the Western Australian Government currently install insulation in any Western Australian public housing; and
(i) if so, where and why;
(b) does the Western Australian Government intend to extend any program of insulation in Western Australian public housing; and
(i) if so, when;
(c) does the Department of Housing have an indication of what it may cost to install insulation in all dwellings owned by the Department; and
(i) if so, what is that cost;
(d) does the Department of Housing have an indication of the average cost to insulate both units and houses; and
(i) if so, what is the average cost of insulation for both units and houses;
(e) other than insulation, what other energy-saving initiatives are currently available to Department of Housing clients; and
(f) does the Department of Housing intend to implement any energy-saving initiatives in dwellings in the near future; and
(i) if so, what are those initiatives?
(a) does the Western Australian Government currently install insulation in any Western Australian public housing; and
(i) if so, where and why;
(b) does the Western Australian Government intend to extend any program of insulation in Western Australian public housing; and
(i) if so, when;
(c) does the Department of Housing have an indication of what it may cost to install insulation in all dwellings owned by the Department; and
(i) if so, what is that cost;
(d) does the Department of Housing have an indication of the average cost to insulate both units and houses; and
(i) if so, what is the average cost of insulation for both units and houses;
(e) other than insulation, what other energy-saving initiatives are currently available to Department of Housing clients; and
(f) does the Department of Housing intend to implement any energy-saving initiatives in dwellings in the near future; and
(i) if so, what are those initiatives?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
22 June 2010
Responded by
Minister for Housing
Response time
34 days
The Department of Housing advises:
(a) Yes
(i) The Department installs zone appropriate ceiling insulation to all new construction when existing properties are refurbished or their roofs replaced. Currently there is a program in place to insulate properties for tenants 80 years or older.
(b) Yes
(i) Where there is a member of the household between the ages of 70 and 79 years of age and for tenants in identified hardship with their energy bills under the Government's Hardship Efficiency Program. Commencing 2010/11
(c) No
(i) Not applicable
(d) Yes
(i) The scheduled rate for insulation is $11.45 per sq metre for metro and $11.45 plus zone percentage for country regions.
(e) The Department currently builds new construction to a minimum 5 star energy efficiency rating, soon to be six star minimum. The Department fits minimum five star rated hot water systems when existing units become unserviceable.
(f) Yes
(i) The Department will continue to comply with the energy efficiency requirements of the Building Code of Australia for future constructions. The Department will also participate in the Residential Building Mandatory Disclosure Scheme, and the Public Housing Energy efficiency audit. Both these schemes are expected to inform and drive energy efficiency programs into the future.
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(a) Yes
(i) The Department installs zone appropriate ceiling insulation to all new construction when existing properties are refurbished or their roofs replaced. Currently there is a program in place to insulate properties for tenants 80 years or older.
(b) Yes
(i) Where there is a member of the household between the ages of 70 and 79 years of age and for tenants in identified hardship with their energy bills under the Government's Hardship Efficiency Program. Commencing 2010/11
(c) No
(i) Not applicable
(d) Yes
(i) The scheduled rate for insulation is $11.45 per sq metre for metro and $11.45 plus zone percentage for country regions.
(e) The Department currently builds new construction to a minimum 5 star energy efficiency rating, soon to be six star minimum. The Department fits minimum five star rated hot water systems when existing units become unserviceable.
(f) Yes
(i) The Department will continue to comply with the energy efficiency requirements of the Building Code of Australia for future constructions. The Department will also participate in the Residential Building Mandatory Disclosure Scheme, and the Public Housing Energy efficiency audit. Both these schemes are expected to inform and drive energy efficiency programs into the future.
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