Building or renovating a home for energy efficiency

7 Star Homes Program
The 7 Star Homes program worked with businesses and individuals across the building and construction supply chain to increase capability and capacity for delivering energy-efficient homes.
Renovate a home for energy efficiency
Information and advice to help ensure your renovations result in energy efficiencies.
Build a home for energy efficiency
All new homes, home renovations, alterations and additions need to comply with the 7-star standard in the National Construction Code.
Key principles of energy-efficient design
From home orientation to lighting, and everything in between, refer to this for principles and features to know and consider when building a home.
Energy Smart Housing Manual
If you're building or renovating your home, make the most of your investment by incorporating energy efficiency into the design.
Electrify your home
For most Victorians, switching your home to all-electric can make your home net zero ready and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Questions to ask your builder
Have more empowered conversations with your builder about energy-efficient design and ensure you're getting a comfortable, healthy and cost-saving home.