This was my blog post written back in 2008 with my pseudonym. I'll need to update this to the current conditions.
ESD AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN
Well, firstly you may consider there are three levels of "energy rating" schemes.
1. Aspirational - Green Star (I am a GBCA Accredited Professional or more usually known as Green Star Professional)
2. Operational - NABERS (National Australian Building Rating Scheme, in full) (I am also an "Accredited NABERS Assessor").
3. Mandatory - BCA (Building Code of
(1) & (2) are voluntary. (3) is mandatory which comes to force in May 2006 (for NSW including
Although ABGR seems like voluntary, it is like semi-mandatory particularly for large developers. More details coming.
