A 5 Star energy rating for building fabric plus water savings measures, and either a rain water tank or a solar hot water service.

OPTION 1:	5 Star energy efficiency rating on the building fabric plus water saving measures and a solar hot water system.
OPTION 2:	5 Star energy efficiency rating on the building fabric plus water saving measures and rain water tanks.

Extension now applicable to the following building types:

An extension of the current transitional arrangements until 30 April 2006 has been granted to the following building types:

• Homes with a timber floor construction Timber floors PDF
• Mud brick homes
• Relocatable homes

For detailed information about the 5 Star standard:

The Building Commission has issued a Practice Note for building industry professionals on the implementation of Victoria 's new 5-Star standard. The Practice Note details how to comply with the 5 Star standard.

MAY 2006: The latest Practice Note for the Victorian 5 Star standard for new houses and apartments has been published by the Building Commission. Practice Note 2006-55 Residential Sustainability Measures includes the details of the recently announced 12 month extension of the three transition options for timber sub-floor homes to 30 April 2007:

Residential Sustainability Measures Practice Note 2006-55

Building Commission Website

This updates the folowing Practice Note 2005-55 issued May 2005:

Residential Sustainability Measures Practice Note 2005-55

Building Commission Website

The Plumbing Industry Commission have released a Technical Solution for complying with the standard by installing a solar hot water service.

Technical Solutions: Solar Hot Water Performance Requirements
Plumbing Industry Commission Website

Reference: Sustainablility Victoria

A WELL DESIGNED HOME WILL BENEFIT YOU THROUGH:

Better Comfort. Substantial savings for heating, cooling, and Lighting.

Better Value. Save up to $210 on energy bills and $50 on water bills every year

A Better Place To Live. Up to 5 degrees warmer in winter. Up to 10 degrees cooler in summer.

HOW TO OBTAIN A RATING:

Quotation:
For a House Energy Rating quotation on please forward a copy of your house plans to Going Solar at the address below.

Rating:
To complete a 5 Star Energy Rating for your house, and for further information, contact Going Solar and we will provide you with a questionnaire and checklist to be completed and returned to us to assist with the House Energy Rating.

Sustainability Victoria's Accredited 5 Star Home Energy Ratings
5 Star Ratings Frequently Asked Questions PDF
You Have the Power to Save Energy

Please contact Going Solar's SEAV Accredited House Energy Rater:

Phone: (03) 9348 1000

Fax: (03) 9348 0077

Email: duncan@goingsolar.com.au