Incorporating energy efficiency is essential for the future of home design. Building a 7-star energy rated home provides numerous advantages, from reducing energy bills to enhancing the year round comfort of your home. Here’s why it represents a smart choice for your family home.
Lower Energy Bills
One of the most compelling benefits of a 7-star energy rated home is the significant reduction in energy consumption. Designed to be highly energy-efficient, meaning they require less energy to heat, cool and light your home. This translates to lower energy bills and great potential savings over time.
Improved Comfort
Offering superior comfort throughout the year. Enhanced insulation and sealing ensure that the indoor temperature remains stable, making the home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A 7-star energy rated home is not just beneficial for you but also for the environment. Contributing to a reduction in your carbon footprint, you’re playing a part in the fight against climate change for your family and future generations. A 7-star energy rating is achieved by combining key features that together contribute to the overall efficiency of your new home.
Solar Panels
Equipped with solar panels, your new home will generate renewable energy. This not only reduces reliance on the grid but may lower or even eliminate energy bills.
Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes rebate program reduces the upfront cost of installing solar panels (PV), solar hot water and solar batteries, along with incentives including interest-free loans for solar panels (PV) for homes under construction.
According to The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, households with solar can save an average of $1,073 each year in electricity costs by generating and using their own energy. Install both solar panels and solar hot water or an energy efficient heat pump and save up to $1,473 each year in electricity costs. For more information, visit Solar Victoria.
Better Insulation
Homes with a 7-star rating boast superior insulation in the walls, ceiling, and floor. This helps to maintain a consistent indoor temperature, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.
High Performance Windows and Doors
Insulated door and window frames, double glazing and glass coatings provide barriers in openings which are traditionally not high performing features of you home.
More Efficient Appliances
A hallmark of a 7-star energy rated home is the inclusion of highly efficient appliances. Air conditioners to refrigerators, a range of appliances are available, using less energy while delivering optimal performance.
Water-Saving Fixtures
Energy efficiency extends beyond just electricity. Water-saving fixtures, such as low-flow shower heads and taps, are integral reduce water consumption.
Investing in a 7-star energy rated home is a step towards a sustainable future, providing financial savings, enhanced comfort, and a positive environmental impact. Find the perfect house and land package at Meridian and embrace the benefits of an energy efficient home.
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Additional Resources
For more information on achieving a 7-star energy rating, access the following resources online
- Energy Victoria: Building Standards
- Energy Victoria: Common Questions
- Energy Rating: Detailed information on energy ratings for appliances and homes.
- The National Construction Code: Standards, codes and advice for building energy-efficient homes.
