From 1 May 2024, new energy efficiency standards will be introduced, and it is important to understand these new requirements before they are released.
Information can be found on the:
- Australian Building Code Board’s (ABCB) website – NCC Housing energy efficiency handbook
- Department of Energy and Public Works website – QDC Mandatory Part 4.1 – Sustainable buildings
More information
For further information refer directly to the:
- ABCB website including:
- Livable Housing Design - Standard
- Livable Housing Design – Voluntary Standard – Beyond Minimum
- Livable Housing Design Standard – Implementation of step-free entry provisions
- ABCB LIVABLE HOUSING DESIGN STANDARD CASE STUDIES Issue B.pdf (epw.qld.gov.au)
- ABCB Resource library
- Housing Energy Efficiency Calculator
- ABCB FAQ Energy Efficiency change
- Energy Efficiency
- the Department’s dedicated Modern Homes standards website
Last reviewed: 29 Sep 2023
Last published: 29 Sep 2023
Back to top